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Sedimentary rocks are formed by______.

  1. Melting and cooling
  2. Melting and erosion
  3. Weathering and compaction
  4. Melting and cementation

hintHint:

  • Sedimentary rocks are the result of accumulation of minerals.

The correct answer is: Weathering and compaction


    Weathering and compaction
    • Sedimentary rocks are formed from compaction and cementation.

    • Sedimentary rocks are formed from extrusion, recrystallization and cementation of weak clay.

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