geology

Chapter 7: Sediments and Sedimentary Rocks Assignments

Sedimentary Rocks Chart

Name: ______________________________________ Date: ____________________

Directions: Refer to the Chapter 6 PowerPoint where we discussed the various types of sedimentary rocks. Organize the rocks in this chart:

1. The detrital rocks are categorized by sediment size. You will list their additional features, composition, and rock names.

2. The chemical rocks are categorized by type. You will list their composition and rock names.

Detrital Sedimentary Rocks:

Sediment size	Other features/composition	Rock names
Gravel
Gravel
Sand
Sand
Silt
Silt/Clay
Clay

Chemical/Biochemical Sedimentary Rocks:

Rock types	Composition	Rock names
Carbonate
Carbonate
Evaporite
Evaporite
Biochemical
Biochemical
Biochemical