Sedimentary Rock Environments

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Sedimentary Rock Environments

Sandstone

environments where sand has been deposited. Sandstone forms in environments where sand has been deposited. Beach Dune/Desert Mountains

Beaches

Beaches

Beaches

Deserts / Dunes

Deserts / Dunes

Deserts / Dunes

Deserts / Dunes

Deserts / Dunes

Mountain Sand

Mountain Sand

Mountain Sand

Mountain Sand

Shale

Shale is formed in shallow, slow-moving (or still) water. Swamp Wetlands Floodplains

Swamps

Swamps

Swamps

Wetlands

Wetlands

Wetlands

Floodplains

Floodplains

Floodplains

Other Muddy Areas

Limestone

Limestone is formed in large areas of deep water. Oceans Seas Coral Reefs

Ocean

Ocean

Ocean

Sea

Sea

Coral Reef

Coral Reef