Question

Which main type of sedimentary rock forms from solutions?

chemical
clastic
organic
shale

Answer 1

The main type of sedimentary rock that forms from solutions is **chemical** sedimentary rock. These rocks form when minerals precipitate from solution, often as a result of evaporation or other processes that lead to the concentration of minerals in water. Examples include limestone and rock salt. Clastic sedimentary rocks, on the other hand, form from the accumulation of particles, and organic sedimentary rocks form from the accumulation of plant or animal debris. Shale is a specific type of clastic rock formed from compacted clay particles.