In this chapter, the basic properties of sedimentary rocks are discussed: their texture (grain size), sedimentary structures, and composition. We need to be able to recognize and characterize these ...

Different plate tectonic settings produce distinctive basin environments where sedimentary ... be sure to look at the diagrams on the right side of the page, and click the links for each stage to see ...

They look a bit like geodes, but they’re not exactly geodes. There are three types of rock: igneous, metamorphic, and ...