Sedimentary rocks can change into metamorphic rocks due to heat and pressure from the movements of the Earth. Those metamorphic rocks can be weathered, eroded, and the pieces transported away.

Sedimentary rock is comprised of sediment, as the name suggests. Over time, tiny minerals, sand, rocks, and debris layer on top of one another, with the pressure of the layers of sediment ...

Oil shale is a type of sedimentary rock formation that is used to produce oil and gas. It is generally less economical than conventional crude oil.

This 1930s educational film explores the natural landscapes, geological formations, and agricultural practices of the time. It features scenes of farmers tilling soil, majestic mountain roads ...

The badlands also contain hoodoos and a petrified forest. Frank Krahmer/Masterfile/Corbis The formations are comprised of sedimentary rocks like sandstone, shale and mudstone. Frank Krahmer ...

This liquid water jump-starts the formation of sedimentary rocks, which also involves the drawdown of CO 2 from the atmosphere, resulting in carbonate production.