How is sedimentary rock formed?
In this lesson, we will learn about our third type of rock: sedimentary rock. We will look at the steps needed to make sedimentary rock and how fossils are formed in sedimentary rock. We will then learn what a palaeontologist is and identify some different fossils. For this lesson
How is sedimentary rock formed?
In this lesson, we will learn about our third type of rock: sedimentary rock. We will look at the steps needed to make sedimentary rock and how fossils are formed in sedimentary rock. We will then learn what a palaeontologist is and identify some different fossils. For this lesson
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Key learning points
- Describe how sedimentary rock is formed
- Describe how fossils are formed
- Explain how we can tell the age of a sedimentary rock
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