The Formation of Sedimentary Rock
By Ajay Bulusu
Sedimentary rocks
- conglomerate
- breccia
- sandstone
- siltstone
- shale
- limestone
- gypsum
- dolomite
- salt
- chert
- coal
- amber
- halite
- selimite
- chert
- agate
- chalk
- rock salt
- bindaas coal
The Grand Canyon South rim with layers
Definitions
Sedimantry Rocks
Are types of rock that are formed by the deposition of material at the Earth's surface and within bodies of water.
Weathering
wear away or change the appearance or texture of something by long exposure to the air
Eroison
the process of eroding or being eroded by wind, water, or other natural agents.
Deposition
The movement of material from one place to another