Erosion itself does not produce a specific type of rock; rather, it is a process that wears away and transports materials from existing rocks. However, the products of erosion can contribute to the formation of sedimentary rocks. When sediments transported by erosion accumulate, they can eventually compact and cement together, forming sedimentary rock. So, while erosion leads to the creation of sediments, it's through subsequent processes (like lithification) that these sediments form sedimentary rocks.
When erosion occurs, it produces which type of rock?
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