sedimentary rocks Flashcards
Geography 8035 GCSE (AQA)
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Sedimentary rocks
Rocks formed from the compaction and cementation of sediments over time.
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Formation of sedimentary rocks
Sediments are deposited in layers, compacted, and cemented together.
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Examples of sedimentary rocks
Sandstone, limestone, shale.
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Characteristics of sedimentary rocks
Often have layers (strata) and may contain fossils.
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