Sedimentary rock is formed ______________.
A) the heating of igneous rock by the heat of the core
B) as sediment materials are pressed together and infiltrated by minerals
C) the cooling of igneous rock
D) from the melting of metamorphic rock
E) vaporization of organic material by magma

Question

Sedimentary rock is formed  ______________.
A) the heating of igneous rock by the heat of the core
B) as sediment materials are pressed together and infiltrated by minerals
C) the cooling of igneous rock
D) from the melting of metamorphic rock
E) vaporization of organic material by magma

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Sedimentary rock is formed from the accumulation of sediment materials (such as sand, silt, and clay) that are pressed together over time, often with the infiltration of minerals acting as cement. This process is known as lithification. None of the other options describe the process of sedimentary rock formation.

Sedimentary Rock Is Formed ______________