Transcript Sedimentary Rocks

Sedimentary Rocks
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Sedimentary Rocks
• Sedimentary rocks are formed by layers of
– Soil
– Sand
– Seashells
– Remains of dead animals
Sedimentary Rocks
• The constant layering of the sediments creates
a great amount of weight on the layers below
• This amount of pressure produces some heat
Sedimentary Rocks
• Minerals from the water seep into the spaces
between the particle ands help cement the
particles into a solid rock.
Sedimentary Rocks
• As the pressure increases, water is forced out
and the tiny particles compact
Sedimentary Rocks
• The process of compaction (pressing tightly
together) and cementation (binding together)
complete the process of turning sediments
into rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
• What role did the epsom salt play in making
the model?
• What did the sand represent?
• Where is the slat that was added to the
model?
Grand Canyon
• Grand canyon
is made up of
sandstone,
limestone and
shale. These
rocks are
all……..