Which of the following statements is true?

All sedimentary rocks contain weathered rock and sediment.
Stalagmites and stalactites are examples of chemical sedimentary rock.
Peat and coal are examples of clastic sedimentary rock.
Organic sedimentary rocks are made of mineral crystals.

1 answer

The true statement among the options you provided is:

All sedimentary rocks contain weathered rock and sediment.

The other statements are not accurate:

  • Stalagmites and stalactites are not sedimentary rocks; they are mineral formations typically made of calcium carbonate and are related to precipitation processes in caves, not directly classified as chemical sedimentary rocks.
  • Peat and coal are considered organic sedimentary rocks, not clastic sedimentary rocks.
  • Organic sedimentary rocks are primarily composed of the remains of plants and animals, not mineral crystals.