Most chemical sediments derive from ________.

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Chemical sediments are formed from the dissolved mineral products of weathering that are transported in solution to a basin where evaporation occurs, leaving behind the minerals to precipitate out and form chemical sediments. These sediments can include minerals like gypsum, halite, and limestone. Industrial waste (A) and accumulations of organic matter (D) can contribute to sedimentary rocks, but they are not chemical sediments. Detrital minerals (C) are made up of fragments of pre-existing rocks, not dissolved minerals.

Most Chemical Sediments Derive from ________