According to the diagram above, how are sedimentary rocks formed?

Question

A.
Sand and other particles are buried, compacted, and cemented together.
B.
Other rocks experience intense heat and pressure.
C.
Molten rock cools and turns solid.
D.
Wastes deposited by plants and animals decompose and weather.

Answer 1

The correct answer is A: Sand and other particles are buried, compacted, and cemented together.

Sedimentary rocks are formed through the process of sedimentation, where particles such as sand, silt, and clay are deposited, compacted by pressure from overlying materials, and then cemented together by minerals precipitating from water.