What is a sedimentary rock A a type of rock that is formed over long periods of time by layers of silt building up on the floor of a body of water B a type of rock that is sworn over long periods of time by The transformation of existing rock types C a type of rock formed over long periods of time by the cooling and solidification of molten earth material D a type of rock that is formed in a very short period of time by sudden violent volcanic eruptions into the ocean

Answer 1

A sedimentary rock is best described by option A: "a type of rock that is formed over long periods of time by layers of silt building up on the floor of a body of water."

Sedimentary rocks are typically formed from the accumulation and compression of mineral and organic particles, which can occur in various environments, including oceans, lakes, and riverbeds. Options B, C, and D refer to metamorphic rocks, igneous rocks, and volcanic rocks, respectively.