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Slide 1 Earth Science Notes SEDIMENTARY ROCKS Slide 2 Objectives I can… Explain what Sedimentary Rocks are Explain the processes that create sediments and sedimentary rocks…

Introduction to Rocks 7th grade science What are rocks? Rocks are a combination of minerals Are all rocks the same? No Not only are they different colors, but there are also…

Introduction to Rocks 7th grade science What are rocks? Rocks are a combination of minerals Are all rocks the same? No Not only are they different colors, but there are also…

Earth Science Notes Earth Science Notes SEDIMENTARY ROCKS Objectives I can… Explain what Sedimentary Rocks are Explain the processes that create sediments and sedimentary…