5 Questions
Which type of rock is the principal repository for information about the Earth's past environment?
Sedimentary
Which process is often responsible for the grading of sedimentary rocks?
Reworking
Which environmental clue is commonly found in red beds?
Terrestrial
What type of rock is often formed in oxygen-poor and deep water conditions?
Evaporites
What is almost always present in sedimentary rocks?
Bedding or stratification
Test your knowledge of sedimentary rocks and their role in preserving information about Earth's past environment. Learn about grain size, grading, cross-bedding, and environmental clues found in sedimentary rocks. Explore the importance of fossils, color, chemistry, and even saltwater in understanding our planet's history.
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