Sedimentary Rocks A Record of Earth's History |
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| Author:
| Stille, Darlene R. |
| Illustrator:
| Schultz, Ashlee |
| Series title: | Exploring Science Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7565-3260-4 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2008 |
| Publisher: | Capstone
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| Imprint: | Compass Point Books |
| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | AUD $36.95 |
Book Description:
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Large chunks of rock, such as those in the Grand Canyon, may have a striped appearance. These stripes were created from multiple layers of various kinds of sedimentary rock. These rocks are formed from larger rocks that have been broken down by physical or chemical weathering. The resulting sediments, such as sand and silt, build up over time and eventually combine into a sediment layer. We use sedimentary rocks in a variety of different ways. Gypsum is often used to build the walls of...
More DescriptionLarge chunks of rock, such as those in the Grand Canyon, may have a striped appearance. These stripes were created from multiple layers of various kinds of sedimentary rock. These rocks are formed from larger rocks that have been broken down by physical or chemical weathering. The resulting sediments, such as sand and silt, build up over time and eventually combine into a sediment layer. We use sedimentary rocks in a variety of different ways. Gypsum is often used to build the walls of many buildings, and coal is a driving force behind many electricity-producing power plants.