Geology 101 Lab #6 Name:_____________________________________
Sedimentary Rocks Pre-Lab
· Briefly explain how sedimentary rocks form.
· Please explain what is meant by “sorting” when referring to a sediment or sedimentary rock.
· What do all detrital sedimentary rocks have in common?
· Please list several examples of detrital sedimentary rocks:
· How do chemical sedimentary rocks form?
· What distinguishes biochemical sedimentary rocks from chemical (inorganic) sedimentary rocks?
· Please list several examples of chemical sedimentary rocks: