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Contents of 5.6 How do sedimentary rocks reveal ancient environments?

5.6 How do sedimentary rocks reveal ancient environments?

• Depositional environments - the characteristics used to name sedimentary rocks also can be used to interpret the history of an area.
• Sea floors, beaches, stream beds, swamps all have different sedimentary characters
• Fossils - can be used to interpret past environments (climate, vegetation)