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California State University, Sacramento Week 6: Sedimentary rocks, metamorphic rocks |
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California State University, Sacramento Week 6: Sedimentary rocks, metamorphic rocks |
Objectives
Upon completion of this unit students should be able to:
Name and describe the three types of sedimentary rocks: clastic, chemical, organic
Relate particle size to sediment names: clay, silt, sand, gravel
Discuss how sedimentary particles change size and shape during transport
Name the common sedimentary rocks, and describe the properties of each
Show how sedimentary structures tell geologists about the environment of deposition
Describe how new minerals and textures form in metamorphic rocks
Discuss the effects of temperature and pressure on the formation of metamorphic rocks
Identify slate, phyllite, schist and gneiss in hand specimen
Discuss the plate tectonic setting where metamorphic rocks are likely to form
Homework for week six: Take the on-line quiz for sedimentary rocks. You can find the quiz by following this link: http://mhhe.com/plummer11e
Click on the “Resources” tab at the top of the page, and scroll down to the chapter six on-line quiz. Complete the quiz, and e-mail the results to me at:
Please note: This is different from my CSUS e-mail address!
Due date for on-line quiz homework: The start of class on Friday, October 7
Test corrections: Use this key to identify questions that you got wrong. Write at least 2 sentences that demonstrate that you know the correct answer. I will give you back 1/3 of the points that you lost. If you want points back for an essay, you must completely rewrite the essay. I will round off to the nearest point.
Due date for test corrections: Monday, October 10
Reading assignments for week six:
From Plummer, Carlson and Hammersley, Physical Geology, 13th edition
Chapter 6- Sedimentary rocks
Chapter 7- Metamorphic rocks
Powerpoint graphics for week six:
