Question

Why sedimentary rocks are called sedimentary and how it formed

Answer 1

The name of sedimentary rocks is because the are formed by the disposition of of sediments

Answer 2

Answer:

various agents of erosion, such a wind, glacier, rivers, etc. break existing rocks into smaller fragments. These fragments are then, transported

by wind, rivers, glacier, etc., and are deposited in layers. over the years, these layers are compressed and hardened (compaction) due to heat and pressure. This results in the formation of sedimentary rocks. During the formation of sedimentary rocks, fossils of plants and animals may get trapped between its layers. sandstone, siltstone and shell are examples of sedimentary rocks.

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