Which statements describe sedimentary rock? Check all that apply.

Question

It comes from older rocks.
It forms from sediments.
It is one of the three main types of rocks.
It comes from materials that never existed before.
It can form from materials solidified from solutions.

Answer 1

The statements that describe sedimentary rock are:

1. It forms from sediments.
2. It is one of the three main types of rocks.
3. It can form from materials solidified from solutions.

The other statements are not accurate in the context of sedimentary rocks:

• "It comes from older rocks." is misleading because sedimentary rocks can originate from various types of materials, not exclusively older rocks.
• "It comes from materials that never existed before." is incorrect because sedimentary rocks are typically formed from pre-existing materials, such as sediments from older rocks, organic materials, or precipitated minerals.