1. Aim: How do sedimentary rocks form? Do Now: Using your ESRT page 6, list the type(s) of rocks that can become sedimentary rocks.

2. Describe what is found in the rock? How did it get there?

3. How do sedimentary rocks form? Land-Derived (Clastic) Sedimentary Rocks

4. How are land-derived sedimentary rocks formed? Land-derived Clastic Sedimentary rocks form by: Weathering- rocks break down into smaller pieces called sediment. Erosion- Sediments are transported by wind, water, ice, or gravity. Deposition: sediments are dropped and buried Compaction: overlying sediment apply pressure and squeeze sediments together Cementation – natural “glue” of dissolved minerals in water that binds grains of sediment together Lithification

5. How else can sedimentary rocks form?

6. How are sedimentary rocks formed chemically or organically? Chemical / Crystalline – minerals come out of solution by precipitation or evaporation, leaving crystals behind. Ex. When saltwater evaporates  rock salt Organically / Bioclastic- formed from organic matter such as plant or shell remains. Ex. Coquina or limestone

7. How are the sedimentary rocks classified on page 7 of the ESRT? MARINE / Formation Process Compaction & Cementation (Lithification) Precipitation & Evaporation Lithification shell / plant fragments

8. According to the texture, Identify the two major groups of sedimentary rocks? 1.Clastic rocks – fragments of rocks compacted & cemented together How do we differentiate between clastic and nonclastic rocks? 2. Non-clastic rocks – made from dissolved minerals or plant / shell remains (no sediments) Clastic and Nonclastic rocks *** Clastic rocks are classified by their grain size ***

10. Determine the characteristics that can be seen in these sedimentary rocks? ** ONLY Sedimentary Rocks contain Fossils ** Layers Rain-drop impressions Rock Fragments Mud cracks FOSSILS

11. Summary Activity ESRT page 7 1.Why are sedimentary rocks the only rock types that contain fossils? 2.How can sedimentary rocks form?

12. Extra Summary Questions