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Define Sedimentary rocks and its characteristics.

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Sedimentary rocks :

Sedimentary rocks are types of rock that are formed by the accumulation or deposition of mineral or organic particles at the Earth's surface, followed by cementation. Sedimentation is the collective name for processes that cause these particles to settle in place.

Characteristics of sedimentary rocks :-

Sedimentary rocks are largely found on the Earth's surface. They cover 75% area of the Earth. These rocks are generally not crystalline in nature. They are soft and have many layers as they are formed due to the deposition of sediments.

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