Sedimentary Rocks

Small pieces of rock and animal remains that are weathered, swept downstream and then settle on the seabed.

The sediment builds up in horizontal layers and pressure from above cements the minerals together to turn them into rock.

Sandstone, limestone and conglomerate.

<p>Sedimentary rocks are formed through weathering, erosion, deposition, compaction, and cementation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Horizontal layers contribute to the formation of sedimentary rocks as they allow for the buildup of sediment over time, creating distinct layers that eventually become cemented together to form rock.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fossils form in sedimentary rocks when the remains of plants and animals are buried in sediment and become fossilized through a process called permineralization.</p> Signup and view all the answers