Problem 5
Explain why sedimentary rocks are the most abundant on Earth's surface. What processes are involved in the formation and preservation of sedimentary rocks?
Problem 6
This photo shows the picturesque coastal bluffs and rocky shoreline along a portion of the California coast south of San Simeon State Park. This area, like other shorelines, is described as an interface. What does this mean? Describe another interface in the Earth system.
Problem 7
You find a pebble of basalt, an igneous rock, in a sedimentary rock. Develop a proper scientific hypothesis to understand and explain how it could be present there. What approaches could you take?
