Which of the following is a category of sedimentary rocks formed by the precipitation of minerals dissolved in a lake,river,or seawater?
A)clastic
B)biogenic
C)chemical
D)turbidites
E)diagenetic

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Chemical sedimentary rocks are formed by the precipitation of minerals dissolved in a lake, river, or seawater. Examples include limestone, dolostone, and chert. Clastic sedimentary rocks are formed from the accumulation of rock fragments (or clasts) such as sandstone or shale. Biogenic sedimentary rocks are formed from the accumulation of organic debris, such as coal or fossil-rich limestone. Turbidites are a type of clastic sedimentary rock formed by the deposition of sediment transported by turbidity currents. Diagenetic sedimentary rocks are formed by chemical and physical changes that occur after sediment has been deposited, such as cementation or compaction.

Which of the Following Is a Category of Sedimentary Rocks