Sandstone formation - McREL
Sandstone formation - McREL
Sandstone formation - McREL
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1 The picture below can be used to show how sandstone can form along the edge of a large lake.<br />
Draw and write on the picture to show the two main processes of sandstone <strong>formation</strong>.<br />
Scorer Comments:<br />
Both responses provide a partial description of the sedimentary process. The first response<br />
addresses the transportation of sedimentary materials by the rivers, and the second response<br />
addresses the compaction of that material into sandstone.<br />
Unsatisfactory/Incorrect - Student Response<br />
1 The picture below can be used to show how sandstone can form along the edge of a large lake.<br />
Draw and write on the picture to show the two main processes of sandstone <strong>formation</strong>.<br />
NAEP released item, grade 4