Module 8.3 Sedimentary rocks

Module 8.3 Sedimentary rocks

1. How do sedimentary rocks form?

   • Sediments are compacted and cemented during burial

2. What are sediments?

   • Small particles of weathered rocks or crystals that are left behind when a solution evaporates

3. Classification of sedimentary rocks

   • Clastic
   • Chemical
   • Biogentic

4. Where is a good place to see sedimentary rocks?

   • The Grand Canyon in the US
     • Showcases some of the deepest layers of sedimentary rock on Earth!

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