Sedimentary Rock: How do classify

Sedimentary rocks.

• 46) Sedimentary Rocks: Rocks which form the weathering, transport, deposition, and cementation of sediment. • 47) Sediments: (Clasts) (Clastic) Particles of sand, clay, silt and pebbles• 48) Deposition: The leaving behind or depositing of sediments after

they are transported. • 49) Cementation: The gluing together of sediment due to pressure to

make sedimentary rocks. • 50) Clastic: Rocks made up of the layering of sediment • 51) Bio Clastic: Rocks made up of layering of dead organisms such as sea

shells.

What is the difference between the two methods in which sedimentary rocks are formed?

Sedimentary Rocks

Questions using the reference table.

Reference table mini activity

• 1) Name two bioclastic rocks?• 2) Limestone must have a layer of transparent glaze added to it

because it weathers easily this is due to? • 3) Describe how rock salt may forms? • 4) Which rocks would be smooth to the touch which ones would be

rough?