Sedimentary rocks. Part I

At the end of this activity, students should be able to:
– explain what weathering is and list the factors that influence this process
– name and describe the types of rock weathering
– give examples of physical, chemical and biological weathering
– explain what erosion involves and give examples of different forms of erosion
– name the ways in which weathered rocks are transported
– discuss rock transportation by water, wind and glaciers
– explain the origin of sediments on sea and ocean floors.