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Sedimentary Rocks

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Sediments and Sedimentary Rocks

Sediments and Sedimentary Rocks. Sedimentary rocks. Volume of upper crust: 5% Area of continents: 75% Record of geological events: e.g., Himalayas will someday be sediment. Sediment stages. 1. Weathering. 2. Erosion. 3. Transportation via water, glaciers and wind. 4. Deposition.

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Sedimentary Structures

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Geology 3120 - Sedimentary Structures

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Identifying rocks and minerals

Identifying rocks and minerals . The Rock Cycle. Igneous :Porphyry and obsidian. Sedimentary: Conglomerate. Breccia. Sandstone. Shale. Calcite. Halite and Gypsum. Coal. Limestone. Stratification. Graded Bedding. Ripple Marks. Mud Cracks. Concretions. Geode. Metamorphic: Slate.

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The break down of rock is called?

The break down of rock is called?. Erosion Weathering Biochemical Clastic. When sediments are turned into sedimentary rocks, the proccess is called________?. Lithification Graded Bedding Deposition Conglomerate. What are the 3 types of sedimentary rocks.

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