SEDIMENTARY STRUCTURES Flashcards

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IS PROBABLY THE MOST IMPORTANT FEATURE OF A SEDIMENTARY ROCK, AND AS SUCH IS THE MOST
WIDELY USED TERM IN DESCRIBING A SEDIMENTARY SEQUENCE.

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BEDDING

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BEDDING IS DIVIDED INTO
FIVE MAJOR TYPES FOR EASE OF DESCRIPTION:

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  • REGULAR OR MASSIVE BEDDING
  • LAMINATED BEDDING
  • GRADED BEDDING
  • CURRENT OR CROSS-BEDDING
  • SLUMP, OR CONVOLUTE BEDDING
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