Rocks, Weathering, Erosion, Deposition, Rock Cycle, and Watersheds
... • Identify which point, X or Y, has more stream erosion and explain why the amounts of erosion are different. • Explain why the stream meanders on the floodplain, but not in the mountains. • The beach consists of particles with diameters from 0.01 cm to 0.1 cm. Identify the sedimentary rock that wil ...
... • Identify which point, X or Y, has more stream erosion and explain why the amounts of erosion are different. • Explain why the stream meanders on the floodplain, but not in the mountains. • The beach consists of particles with diameters from 0.01 cm to 0.1 cm. Identify the sedimentary rock that wil ...
The Rock Cycle
... What’s a rock? Mixture of minerals, mineraloids, glass, or organic matter. There are three main types of rocks Sedimentary Metamorphic igneous ...
... What’s a rock? Mixture of minerals, mineraloids, glass, or organic matter. There are three main types of rocks Sedimentary Metamorphic igneous ...
Sedimentary Rocks
... Weathering is the process in which rocks are physically and chemically broken down by water, air, ice and gravity Sediments are transported, by water, gravity, glaciers or wind, and eventually become compacted and cemented together, forming sedimentary rocks ...
... Weathering is the process in which rocks are physically and chemically broken down by water, air, ice and gravity Sediments are transported, by water, gravity, glaciers or wind, and eventually become compacted and cemented together, forming sedimentary rocks ...
Rock Types-of-Rocks
... Sedimentary rock is formed by erosion Sediments are moved from one place to another Sediments are deposited in layers, with the older ones on the bottom The layers become compacted and cemented together http://www.fi.edu/fellows/payton/rocks/create/sediment.htm ...
... Sedimentary rock is formed by erosion Sediments are moved from one place to another Sediments are deposited in layers, with the older ones on the bottom The layers become compacted and cemented together http://www.fi.edu/fellows/payton/rocks/create/sediment.htm ...
I. True/False Questions: circle a “T” for true or “F” for false (10% total
... 1. (T F) Metamorphic facies represent regions in Temp.-Press. space. 2. (T F) A sandstone is an example of a biochemical sedimentary rock. 3. (T F) Limestone is a clastic sedimentary rock. 4. (T F) The grain size of a sandstone is larger than that of a shale. 5. (T F) Ice wedging is a form of physic ...
... 1. (T F) Metamorphic facies represent regions in Temp.-Press. space. 2. (T F) A sandstone is an example of a biochemical sedimentary rock. 3. (T F) Limestone is a clastic sedimentary rock. 4. (T F) The grain size of a sandstone is larger than that of a shale. 5. (T F) Ice wedging is a form of physic ...
Earth Science Midterm Study Guide
... 11. If something is 160 cm long, how many meters is that? 12. If something is 97 cm long, how many mm is that? 13. If something is 42 mm long, how many cm is that? 14. What is the reading on the thermometer to the right? ...
... 11. If something is 160 cm long, how many meters is that? 12. If something is 97 cm long, how many mm is that? 13. If something is 42 mm long, how many cm is that? 14. What is the reading on the thermometer to the right? ...
Geologic History Notes
... daughter products. The length of time for one-half of the nuclei of a radioactive isotope to decay is called the half-life of the isotope. If the half-life of the isotope is known, and the parent/daughter ratio can be measured, the age of a sample can be calculated. The geologic time scale divides E ...
... daughter products. The length of time for one-half of the nuclei of a radioactive isotope to decay is called the half-life of the isotope. If the half-life of the isotope is known, and the parent/daughter ratio can be measured, the age of a sample can be calculated. The geologic time scale divides E ...
Sedimentary rocks
... Igneous rocks are formed when magma (molten rock deep within the earth) cools and hardens. Sometimes the magma cools inside the earth, and other times it erupts onto the surface from volcanoes (in this case, it is called lava). Examples of this rock type include basalt, granite and pumice. Character ...
... Igneous rocks are formed when magma (molten rock deep within the earth) cools and hardens. Sometimes the magma cools inside the earth, and other times it erupts onto the surface from volcanoes (in this case, it is called lava). Examples of this rock type include basalt, granite and pumice. Character ...
CLUE SHEET
... This rock is fairly lightweight, and made mostly of sand which has been compacted together after many years of pressure. If you rub it with your finger, you may be able to see some of the sand, or sediment, ...
... This rock is fairly lightweight, and made mostly of sand which has been compacted together after many years of pressure. If you rub it with your finger, you may be able to see some of the sand, or sediment, ...
Three Types of Rocks Environmental Science Name
... accumulation of small pieces broken off of pre-existing rocks. There are three main types of sedimentary rocks: Clastic: your basic sedimentary rock. Clastic sedimentary rocks are accumulations of clasts: little pieces of broken up rock which have piled up and been "lithified" by compaction and ceme ...
... accumulation of small pieces broken off of pre-existing rocks. There are three main types of sedimentary rocks: Clastic: your basic sedimentary rock. Clastic sedimentary rocks are accumulations of clasts: little pieces of broken up rock which have piled up and been "lithified" by compaction and ceme ...
Igneous rock - St John Brebeuf
... than one color, is because they contain more than one mineral. • Also, some rocks are made of other things, such as sand and pebbles, in addition to minerals. ...
... than one color, is because they contain more than one mineral. • Also, some rocks are made of other things, such as sand and pebbles, in addition to minerals. ...
Word Sheets
... Rocks that have been worn away or broken up by chemical, biological or physical processes. ...
... Rocks that have been worn away or broken up by chemical, biological or physical processes. ...
Rock Powerpoint
... are pressed together and harden. This only happens when they are weathered down. Conglomerate forms from sediments of different sizes. Shale forms from thin layers of clay. It is smooth and breaks easily into layers. ...
... are pressed together and harden. This only happens when they are weathered down. Conglomerate forms from sediments of different sizes. Shale forms from thin layers of clay. It is smooth and breaks easily into layers. ...
Earth Science: Minerals and Rocks Review Directions: Use the word
... 19. Rocks formed by the cementing of weathered materials are called _____________________________ rocks. 20. Extrusive rocks have small grains because they __________________________________________. 21. For igneous rocks, ____________________________ contains the largest crystals. 22. ____________ ...
... 19. Rocks formed by the cementing of weathered materials are called _____________________________ rocks. 20. Extrusive rocks have small grains because they __________________________________________. 21. For igneous rocks, ____________________________ contains the largest crystals. 22. ____________ ...
Ch. 2 rocks
... • Contains high amounts of silica (SiO2) • Major constituents of continental crust. ...
... • Contains high amounts of silica (SiO2) • Major constituents of continental crust. ...
chap11earthsciencete..
... 1: A (i) rock is a naturally formed solid material usually made of minerals. 2: The (l) texture determines the size and shape of the mineral grains in a rock. 3: (c) Compaction is the process transforming sediment into rock as a result of pressure. 4: (g) Metamorphism is the changing of one type of ...
... 1: A (i) rock is a naturally formed solid material usually made of minerals. 2: The (l) texture determines the size and shape of the mineral grains in a rock. 3: (c) Compaction is the process transforming sediment into rock as a result of pressure. 4: (g) Metamorphism is the changing of one type of ...
Sedimentary Rocks…..Rock?
... sun, wind, and water wore away the surrounding material. What were left were the layers of history in the form of sedimentary rocks. If you put some muddy water in a jar and let it set a few days, what would you see? The water would become clear. There would be layers of dirt and stones at the botto ...
... sun, wind, and water wore away the surrounding material. What were left were the layers of history in the form of sedimentary rocks. If you put some muddy water in a jar and let it set a few days, what would you see? The water would become clear. There would be layers of dirt and stones at the botto ...
NAME: : :______ ROCK CYCLE STUDY GUIDE MAGMA TYPES
... 4) Can any rock on Earth can be changed into a new type of rock by processes driven by the Earth’s internal energy or by energy from the sun? YES! Any rock on Earth can be changed into a new type of rock by processes driven by the Earth’s internal energy or by energy from the sun. 5) What is the di ...
... 4) Can any rock on Earth can be changed into a new type of rock by processes driven by the Earth’s internal energy or by energy from the sun? YES! Any rock on Earth can be changed into a new type of rock by processes driven by the Earth’s internal energy or by energy from the sun. 5) What is the di ...
Sedimentary Rocks
... rock to break down into fragments. These fragments are called sediment. During erosion, sediment is moved across the Earth’s surface. Then the sediment is deposited in layers on the Earth’s surface. As new layers are deposited, they cover older layers. The weight of the new layers compacts, or squee ...
... rock to break down into fragments. These fragments are called sediment. During erosion, sediment is moved across the Earth’s surface. Then the sediment is deposited in layers on the Earth’s surface. As new layers are deposited, they cover older layers. The weight of the new layers compacts, or squee ...
Sedimentary Rocks - CoconinoHighSchool
... • Limestone: It is a non-clastic rock formed either chemically or due to precipitation of calcite (CaCO3) from organisms usually (shell). These remains will result in formation of a limestone. •Limestones formed by chemical precipitation are usually fine grained, whereas, in case of organic limeston ...
... • Limestone: It is a non-clastic rock formed either chemically or due to precipitation of calcite (CaCO3) from organisms usually (shell). These remains will result in formation of a limestone. •Limestones formed by chemical precipitation are usually fine grained, whereas, in case of organic limeston ...
1 Sedimentary Facies and Structures 10-13
... Onlap—strata that pinch-out up onto a surface Offlap—strata pinching out down on a surface Channels—erosion surfaces that are half-moon shaped with erosional bases Reefs—organic build-ups that interfinger with fine-grained sediments; these can be wave-resistant structures or can form below the depth ...
... Onlap—strata that pinch-out up onto a surface Offlap—strata pinching out down on a surface Channels—erosion surfaces that are half-moon shaped with erosional bases Reefs—organic build-ups that interfinger with fine-grained sediments; these can be wave-resistant structures or can form below the depth ...
Chalk
... Rounded gravel particles mostly toward the upper size range of granules (4-64 mm). Lithic fragments include chert, metasedimentary rocks, milky (metamorphic) quartz, and occasional igneous rocks and micrite limestones. The matrix (material filling the spaces between the granules) is mostly sand, mix ...
... Rounded gravel particles mostly toward the upper size range of granules (4-64 mm). Lithic fragments include chert, metasedimentary rocks, milky (metamorphic) quartz, and occasional igneous rocks and micrite limestones. The matrix (material filling the spaces between the granules) is mostly sand, mix ...
Rocks and Minerals Page 2
... --Fossils are the ____________ of a dead plant, dead animal, or animal tracks that have been _____________________. --Fossils are __________—in order to become a fossil, the dead plant/animals must be buried _________________ under a large amount of mud and water to become fossilized. --____________ ...
... --Fossils are the ____________ of a dead plant, dead animal, or animal tracks that have been _____________________. --Fossils are __________—in order to become a fossil, the dead plant/animals must be buried _________________ under a large amount of mud and water to become fossilized. --____________ ...
Sedimentary rock
Sedimentary rocks are types of rock that are formed by the deposition of material at the Earth's surface and within bodies of water. Sedimentation is the collective name for processes that cause mineral and/or organic particles (detritus) to settle and accumulate or minerals to precipitate from a solution. Particles that form a sedimentary rock by accumulating are called sediment. Before being deposited, sediment was formed by weathering and erosion in a source area, and then transported to the place of deposition by water, wind, ice, mass movement or glaciers which are called agents of denudation.The sedimentary rock cover of the continents of the Earth's crust is extensive, but the total contribution of sedimentary rocks is estimated to be only 8% of the total volume of the crust. Sedimentary rocks are only a thin veneer over a crust consisting mainly of igneous and metamorphic rocks. Sedimentary rocks are deposited in layers as strata, forming a structure called bedding. The study of sedimentary rocks and rock strata provides information about the subsurface that is useful for civil engineering, for example in the construction of roads, houses, tunnels, canals or other structures. Sedimentary rocks are also important sources of natural resources like coal, fossil fuels, drinking water or ores.The study of the sequence of sedimentary rock strata is the main source for scientific knowledge about the Earth's history, including palaeogeography, paleoclimatology and the history of life. The scientific discipline that studies the properties and origin of sedimentary rocks is called sedimentology. Sedimentology is part of both geology and physical geography and overlaps partly with other disciplines in the Earth sciences, such as pedology, geomorphology, geochemistry and structural geology.