Sedimentary rocks
by
 
Jankowski, Laurence J.

Title
Sedimentary rocks

Author
Jankowski, Laurence J.

Publication Information
Venice, CA : TMW Media Group, [2004], c2000.

Physical Description
1 videodisc (18 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 teacher's guide.

Series
Physical geography series
 
Discover the wonders of our earth
 
Physical geography series.
 
Discover the wonders of our earth.

General Note
Title from container and disc surface.
 
Originally released on videocassette in 2000 as Sedimentary rocks and their formation.

Abstract
How different types of sedimentary rocks are formed from clay, sand, pebbles and shells, by water, wind and pressure. Includes how sedimentary rocks are classified, how earth materials are carried by wind, water and ocean currents, how to distinguish between clastic and non-clastic sedimentary rocks, how cementing agents keep individual rocks together, how running water carries its load of rock particles, how geologists use sedimentary rock to study ancient life, and a look at evaporates such as salt and gypsum deposits.

Subject Term
Sediments (Geology)
 
Sedimentary rocks.
 
Sedimentation and deposition.

Genre
Educational videos.

Added Author
Jankowski, Laurence J.

Added Corporate Author
TMW Media Group.


LibraryMaterial TypeItem BarcodeShelf NumberCopy
IIEMSAAudio-visual Material49160-1002QE471.2 .S43 20042