Question

Which is the best description of how sedimentary rocks form?

Select an answer

A.
They are formed when melted rock cools.


B.
They are formed by extreme heat and pressure.


C.
They are formed when bits of sediment are cemented together.

Answer 1

C. They are formed when bits of sediment are cemented together.

(Sedimentary rocks form from layers of deposited sediment that are compacted and cemented over time.)