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Clastic Sedimentary Rocks. Sedimentary Processes Weathering Weathering Physical/Mechanical Weathering Physical/Mechanical Weathering Breaking of rock.

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1 Clastic Sedimentary Rocks

2 Sedimentary Processes Weathering Weathering Physical/Mechanical Weathering Physical/Mechanical Weathering Breaking of rock into smaller pieces Breaking of rock into smaller pieces Chemical Weathering Chemical Weathering Reaction of rocks with gases or liquids Reaction of rocks with gases or liquids Transport Transport Movement of weathered materials by saltation, suspension or solution Movement of weathered materials by saltation, suspension or solution Deposition Deposition Settling of Grains Settling of Grains Diagenesis Diagenesis Post-depositional changes and lithification Post-depositional changes and lithification

3 Sediment Grain Size

4 Sediment Grain Size and Energy

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6 Sediment Maturity

7 Sedimentary Structures: Mud Cracks

8 Sedimentary Structures: Graded Bedding

9 Sedimentary Structures: Ripple Marks

10 Sedimentary Structures: Cross Beds

11 Sedimentary Structures: Herringbone Crossbeds

12 Sedimentary Environments


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