By the end of this lesson you will be able to:
- sequence the formation of sedimentary rocks
- explain the formation and classification of clastic sediments
- describe features of sedimentary rocks
Formation of Sedimentary Rocks
Sediments –
How does the formation of sedimentary rocks begin?
Weathering –
Erosion –
What is the difference between chemical and physical weathering?
Clastic –
What are the four main agents of erosion?
What is the difference between erosion and weathering?
Deposition -
Lithification -
-
Compaction –
-
Cementation –
Features of sedimentary rocks
Bedding
Graded bedding
Cross-bedding
Fossils –
Homework: On a separate sheet of paper answer questions 1-5 on page 127.