W1 Intro

Question 1

Surface Processes

Answer 1

Geomorphology, Sedimentary Rocks

processes that lead to what we see

Question 2

Sediment

Answer 2

degree . of rocks through physical, chemical destruction

Question 3

Sed rocks are % of earths

Answer 3

2% of earths mass

Question 4

% of sedimentary surface rocks

Answer 4

75% of surface rocks are sedimentary

Question 5

stroy of sedimentary rock

Answer 5

rocks –> weathers –> clasts -> erosion –> typical clasts –> deposition –> lithification –> then exposure process starts again

Question 6

erosion

Answer 6

transportation and further weatheering

Question 7

lithification

Answer 7

is the process in which sediments compact under pressure, expel connate fluids, and gradually become solid roc

Question 8

clasts

Answer 8

tiny rock fragments

Question 9

biochemical rocks

Answer 9

shells skeletons of organisms or algee

Question 10

organic rocks

Answer 10

carbon rick remains of plants and marine organisms

Question 11

chemical

Answer 11

minerals precipitated directly from water

Question 12

jointing

Answer 12

breaking / fracture of rock body

first step to being broken down

Question 13

exfolitation

Answer 13

granitic plutons break along joints . parallel to surface