This is because the majority of the Earth’s surface is made up of sedimentary rocks and their common predecessor, sediments. Sedimentary rock and the processes that create it, which include weathering, erosion, and lithification, are an integral part of understanding Earth Science. 5 Weathering, Erosion, and Sedimentary Rocksīy the end of this chapter, students will be able to:
Notch Peak contains one of the largest pure-vertical drops in North America at over 2000 feet. Light illuminates the sedimentary rocks of Notch Peak, in the House Range of western Utah.The House Range contains early Paleozoic marine rocks, highlighted by the Wheeler Formation, home to some of the best Cambrian fossils in Utah. Announcement: Chapter quizzes are not working as of summer 2023.
