Rocks that form on the Earth's surface

United States, 1964

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Episode of Series “Earth science series”.
Explains the formation of sandstone and shale as typical sedimentary rocks, the process of compaction and cementation and the formation of limestone and coal. Uses examples and demonstrations to enhance the explanations.

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Credits

director

Charles L. Finance

producer

Stanley Croner

production company

Encyclopaedia Britannica Films

Duration

00:16:00:00

Production places

United States

Production dates

1964

Appears in

Earth science series

Group of items

Earth science series

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Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

009237

Language

English

Subject categories

Childrens Films

Childrens Films → Children 12+

Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Geology

Documentary

Documentary → Documentary films - United States

Educational & Instructional

Educational & Instructional → Instructional

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Geology

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Rocks, Sedimentary

Short films

Short films → Short films - United States

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)

16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)

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