Sedimentator Lab Report
Sedimentator Lab
Introduction: in this lab we will be working with a sedimentator to observe and classify sediments. A sediment is naturally-occurring material that is broken down by processes of weathering and erosion, and is subsequently transported by the action of fluids such as wind, water, or ice.
Side One
Purpose: to observe and classify sediments
Part I 1. Gently shake the sedimentator to loosen the sediments and lay the sedimentator on its side 2. Observe the water and the sediments close up at eye level for a few minutes 3. Repeat steps one and two
Q1: what happens to the sediments floating in the water?
The bigger sediments fall to the bottom while the smaller ones go one top of them and form another …show more content…
These are the particles that make up sedimentary rocks. Sediments are made up of minerals.
Q2: how did each type of sediment in the Sedimentator form?
Each type of sediment formed through the process of lithification.
Q3: what are two other ways sediments form?
Another way that sediments form from igneous rock is when things like acid chemically break them down. This happens with limestone. Another way sediments are formed from igneous rock is through the process of dead plants coming together. Such is the case with coal.
Q4: in nature, how do sediments from one place to another? Describe how they move.
In nature sediments move from one place or another through either dissolving in a solution, becoming part of a suspension, or being bedloaded. This is when the sediments are dragged, rolled, or just hop along the bottom.
Side Two
Purpose: to identiy rocks formed from sediments and explain how the rocks are formed.
Part I 1. Gently shake the Sedimentator to loosen the sediments. Stand the sedimentator upright on one end, then flip is over so that it stands up on the other end. 2. Observe the water and the sediments for a few
Introduction: in this lab we will be working with a sedimentator to observe and classify sediments. A sediment is naturally-occurring material that is broken down by processes of weathering and erosion, and is subsequently transported by the action of fluids such as wind, water, or ice.
Side One
Purpose: to observe and classify sediments
Part I 1. Gently shake the sedimentator to loosen the sediments and lay the sedimentator on its side 2. Observe the water and the sediments close up at eye level for a few minutes 3. Repeat steps one and two
Q1: what happens to the sediments floating in the water?
The bigger sediments fall to the bottom while the smaller ones go one top of them and form another …show more content…
These are the particles that make up sedimentary rocks. Sediments are made up of minerals.
Q2: how did each type of sediment in the Sedimentator form?
Each type of sediment formed through the process of lithification.
Q3: what are two other ways sediments form?
Another way that sediments form from igneous rock is when things like acid chemically break them down. This happens with limestone. Another way sediments are formed from igneous rock is through the process of dead plants coming together. Such is the case with coal.
Q4: in nature, how do sediments from one place to another? Describe how they move.
In nature sediments move from one place or another through either dissolving in a solution, becoming part of a suspension, or being bedloaded. This is when the sediments are dragged, rolled, or just hop along the bottom.
Side Two
Purpose: to identiy rocks formed from sediments and explain how the rocks are formed.
Part I 1. Gently shake the Sedimentator to loosen the sediments. Stand the sedimentator upright on one end, then flip is over so that it stands up on the other end. 2. Observe the water and the sediments for a few