Overview
Fundamental sedimentological processes are essential for understanding how sediments are formed, transported, and deposited. These processes include weathering, which breaks down rocks into smaller particles, and erosion, which moves these particles to new locations. The deposition of sediments lead...
Key Terms
Example: Sand and clay are common types of sediments.
Example: Chemical weathering can dissolve minerals in rocks.
Example: Rivers erode banks and transport sediments downstream.
Example: Wind can transport sand across deserts.
Example: Sediments are deposited at river deltas.
Example: Compaction and cementation are key lithification processes.
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intermediateKey Concepts
WeatheringErosionTransportDeposition