Sedimentary Structures

Question 1

3 inorganic sedimentary structures

Answer 1

bed forms and surface markings

mudcracks

raindrop prints

Question 2

features that form on the surface of a bed

Answer 2

bed forms

Question 3

undulations on a sediment surface produced by wind and water

Answer 3

ripples

Question 4

ripples that form in unidirectional erosional currents

Answer 4

assymmetrical ripples

Question 5

ripples in waves or oscillating erosional currents

Answer 5

symmetrical ripples

Question 6

polygonal pattern of cracks produced as mud dries

Answer 6

mudcracks

Question 7

circular pits produced by raindrops

Answer 7

raindrop prints

Question 8

3 internal bedding structures

Answer 8

stratification

graded bedding

cross stratification

Question 9

layering in rock bodies

Answer 9

stratification

Question 10

results when a turbidity current starts to slow down

Answer 10

graded bedding

Question 11

inclined bedding structure

Answer 11

cross stratification

Question 12

filling in of impressions by scouring

Answer 12

sole marks

Question 13

produced by the filling in of objects dragging

Answer 13

tool marks

Question 14

filled in scours of eddies

Answer 14

flute marks