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Igneous
Sedimentary
Metamorphic
Sedimentary Rocks
phytoplankton
zooplankton
Warmer
Sources of Sediments
As grains are blown by wind, or moved by water, they will can be:
1) swept up and suspended
2) roll along the surface
3) skip along the surface (Saltation)
As the grains move, they are crashing into each other --> erosion!
Saltation:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xc4bbbwUnNE
Sliding/Rolling:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpexS4-9IF0&list=PLMlnqRWsOXHoG1stdtKHtNiAl3Jt4_P5U
Physical Weathering
Fracturing
Roots and
other biologic
activity
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Physical Weathering
Modes of Transportation
Wind
Oceans
Rivers
Glaciers
All Aboard!
Abrasion: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wjGIVi7nWY
Clast Sizes
Boulders, cobbles,
pebbles
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHcFiI8rx_g