Introduction to Sedimentary Rocks and Environments - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

1 / 7
About This Presentation
Title:

Introduction to Sedimentary Rocks and Environments

Description:

What are sedimentary rocks? Where do sedimentary rocks form? 9/7/09. 3 ... Conglomerate. Limestone. 9/7/09. 4. Field Geology. Tools of a Geologist. Grain size scale ... – PowerPoint PPT presentation

Number of Views:82
Avg rating:3.0/5.0
Slides: 8
Provided by: esiUt
Category:

less

Transcript and Presenter's Notes

Title: Introduction to Sedimentary Rocks and Environments


1
Introduction to Sedimentary Rocks and Environments
  • GK-12 Program

2
Todays Lesson
  • What are sedimentary rocks?
  • Where do sedimentary rocks form?

3
Introduction to Sedimentary Rocks
  • What are sedimentary rocks?
  • 2 types
  • Clastic
  • Chemical
  • Rocks to look for
  • Mudstone
  • Sandstone
  • Conglomerate
  • Limestone

4
Field Geology
  • Tools of a Geologist
  • Grain size scale
  • Roundness scale
  • Hand lens
  • Field notebook
  • Make good observations and notes

5
Field Site 1
http//pics.tech4learning.com
6
Notes
  • Rock description
  • Color
  • Grain Size
  • Sorting
  • Roundness
  • Fossils or sedimentary structures
  • Environment description
  • Location
  • Ocean (marine) or Land (terrestrial)
  • High or low energy
  • Vegetation

7
Acknowledgements
  • Environmental Science Institute
  • GK-12 Program
  • National Science Foundation
Write a Comment
User Comments (0)
About PowerShow.com