Briefly Define a Biogenous Ooze and Describe Two Types

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Essay

Briefly define a biogenous ooze and describe two types.

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Definitions:

Sedimentary Rock

Rock formed by the accumulation and compaction of sediment, which can include minerals, organic matter, or the remains of organisms.

Dissolution

The process by which a solid, liquid, or gas forms a solution in a solvent, often related to the disintegration of minerals in water.

Gray Limestone

A sedimentary rock composed mainly of calcium carbonate (CaCO3), typically characterized by its gray color, used in building and as an aggregate.

Stalagmite

A type of speleothem that rises from the floor of a cave due to the accumulation of material deposited on the floor from ceiling drippings.