Rocks & MineralsRocks & MineralsNotes: Pages 4 - 11Notes: Pages 4 - 11

Most sedimentary rocks are made of pieces

of other rocks.

Name two processes that form sedimentary rocks

In what type of environment are most In what type of environment are most sedimentary rocks formed?sedimentary rocks formed?

Key Identifying Features of Sedimentary Rocks

Clear Layering of Sediments

Key Identifying Features of Sedimentary Rocks

pieces of other rocks

Key Identifying Features of Sedimentary Rocks

the remains of once-living organisms

Please Answer the Questions on Page Please Answer the Questions on Page 5 5

Using Your Earth Science Reference Using Your Earth Science Reference Tables.Tables.

The Answers The Answers (Page 5):(Page 5):1. Limestone1. Limestone

2. Breccia2. Breccia3. Limestone3. Limestone4. Coal4. Coal5. Rock 5. Rock GypsumGypsum