Sedimentary Rock Classification

Description

This learning resource focuses on the study of sedimentary rocks, detailing their formation processes and classification. Students will explore how sedimentary rocks form through lithification, which involves weathering, erosion, deposition, compaction, and cementation. The document categorizes sedimentary rocks into four types: Clastic, Chemical, Organic, and their respective characteristics based on sediment composition and formation environments. It includes activities such as examining rock samples, completing classification tables, and applying critical thinking to describe rock types and their properties. The resource also encourages students to connect concepts related to energy, sediment transport, and environmental changes affecting sedimentation.