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Sand Types and Environments
Mountain, Beach,and Dune Sand
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Science
8th Grade
10/29/2008

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Term
Mountain Sand
Definition

hasn't traveled far

angular in shape

not well-rounded

sorted sharp edges

Term
Beach Sand
Definition

traveled a long way- by water

uniform in size

well-rounded

mostly quartz

Term
Dune Sand
Definition

traveled a long way

rocks have been beaten around by wind

flat sides

well-sorted

frosted appearance

Term

What environment in the Kaibab Formation in?

Definition
Marine, sea bottom, coral reef environment
Term

What environment in the Toroweap Formation in?

Definition
marine, sea bottom, coral reef environment
Term
What environment is the Coconino Sandstone in?
Definition
dune or desert
Term

What environment is the Hermit Shale in?

Definition
swamp
Term
What environment is the Supai Group in?
Definition
marine; coastal beach
Term
Redwall Limestone
Definition

coral reef/marine environment

Term
What environment is Temple Butte Limestone?
Definition
deep ocean marine
Term
What environment is Muav Limestone ?
Definition
muddy bottom of ocean/ marine environment
Term
Bright Angel Shale
Definition
swamp
Term

What environment is Tapeats Sandstone?

Definition

Marine/ beach coastal

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