Objectives - Chapter 6
Explain how transport, deposition, preservation and lithification contribute the formation of sedimentary rocks
Name the clastic sedimentary rocks produced from gravel, sand and mud.
Explain Figure 6.2 (page 123).
- Describe the relation between distance of transport and grain size.
- Describe the relation between water energy and grain size.
Define and understand the “Terms to Remember” on page 118.
Explain the processes by which sediment becomes lithified.
Distinguish between the matrix and clasts in a sedimentary rock.
Explain how inorganic chemical sedimentary rocks are formed.
Explain how biochemical and bioclastic chemical sedimentary rocks are formed.
Explain how evaporites form.
Explain how thick salt beds can form.