PPT-Sedimentary Rock What are Rocks?

A rock is a natural substance that is made up of solid crystals of different minerals that have been fused together into a solid lump Rocks can be classified by their attributes Texture Hardness. Colby Geology. Igneous Rocks. Classification based on . composition. and . texture. .. COMPOSITION. Principally the rock-forming minerals. Olivine. Pyroxenes. Amphiboles. Micas. Feldspars. Quartz. Constitute 95% of minerals in . http://www.beg.utexas.edu/mainweb/publications/graphics/granite.htm. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:USDA_Mineral_Sandstone_93c3955.jpg. http://www.gccaz.edu/earthsci/imagearchive/gneiss.htm. Remember the. Sedimentary rocks cover ~ 75% of Earth’s surface. ~ 5 % (by volume) of Earth’s outer 10 miles. Contain evidence of past environments:. Important resource. Coal, oil, and other fossil fuels. Groundwater resources. (pages 102–106). 1. Describe how sedimentary rocks form.. 2. List and describe the three major types of sedimentary rocks.. Objectives. write these down!. Sediment. Erosion. Deposition. C. ompaction. Liz LaRosa . http://www.middleschoolscience.com. 2009. Images from Geology.com unless otherwise noted. What are Rocks?. A rock is a naturally occurring solid mixture of one or more minerals, or organic matter. Color . Texture. Light. Dark. Fine. Coarse . Igneous rocks are classified according to their. . origin. , . texture. , and . mineral composition. .. Origin . D. id it harden inside the earth or on the earth’s surface?. What You Will Learn. Describe the origin of sedimentary rock. . Describe the three main categories of sedimentary rock. . Describe three types of sedimentary structures. . Where does Sand come from?. 3 Types of Rocks. There are 3 different types of rocks;. Igneous. Sedimentary. Metamorphic. Igneous Rock . . Igneous rocks are formed by magma and lava as it cools. Igneous rocks form in two different ways. . Rocks are classified by how they are formed, their composition, and texture. Rocks change over time through the rock cycle. TYPES OF ROCKS. ROCKS ARE DIVIDED INTO THREE GROUPS BASED ON HOW THE ROCKS . Sedimentary rocks form in 1 of 3 ways:. 1. . Clastic. Sedimentary Rocks- made of pieces and grains of other rocks. Material such as . sand . or . mud. -usually deposited in . water. Conglomerate sandstone. Favs. .. . Where do sediments come from?. - Weathering. – breaking down rock into smaller pieces chemically and physically.. - Erosion. - carrying away the particles and depositing them. . Glaciers. Rocks http://www.beg.utexas.edu/mainweb/publications/graphics/granite.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:USDA_Mineral_Sandstone_93c3955.jpg http://www.gccaz.edu/earthsci/imagearchive/gneiss.htm NAME THAT ROCK!. This rock is formed by cooling Magma. Igneous. This is formed underwater. It is made up of bits of shells and skeletons of sea animals. Sedimentary . This rock is formed by limestone that has been exposed to heat pressure.. Do Now. 1.  What is an igneous rock?. 2. How do sedimentary rocks form?. Sedimentary Rocks -. are one of the three main rock types . A sedimentary rock can form one of three ways: . by the . deposition.