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Geology.com: Rocks: Pictures of Sedimentary Rocks

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents photographs of examples of clastic, chemical, and organic sedimentary rocks, with short descriptions underneath each rock image. Each rock name is also linked to its own dedicated page with a great deal of additional information...
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Oil Shale

For Students 9th - 10th
When converted to petroleum, oil shale is a valuable resource produced by many countries around the world, including the U.S. Wikipedia discusses the geology, history, economics, and environmental considerations of oil shale.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Fossil Fuel Reserves

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes reserves of traditional and alternative fossil fuels.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Shale

For Students 9th - 10th
Originating as clay or mud, shale is a sedimentary rock formed by deposits of small particles by slow moving water. Wikipedia includes color images and discusses composition and deposition.