This program outlines the classification system of sedimentary rocks. Specific attention is paid to the different ways sedimentary rock forms. The relationship between sedimentary rocks and the formation of fossils is investigated. Other terminology includes: clastic rock, organic rock, chemical rock, sediment, ripple marks, concretions, geodes, compaction, cementation, precipitates, evaporites, petrification, and fossils.

Originally released by Visual Learning, 2001. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on April 18, 2015. Teacher and student guides available under Additional info tag.

Sediments (2:43); --Formation of Sedimentary Rocks (2:01); -- Rock Layers (1:07); -- Sedimentary Formations (1:22); -- Clastic Sedimentary Rocks (1:17); -- Organic Rocks (1:42); -- Chemical Rocks (2:56); -- Fossils in Sedimentary Rock (2:16); -- Summing Up (1:10); -- Video Quiz Follows (2:32); -- Credits: Sedimentary Rocks (0:36);.