The vast majority of all sedimentary rocks are sandstones, limestones and ________.
A) shales
B) schists
C) magmas
D) detritus
E) diamonds

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Shales are a common type of sedimentary rock, but they are not as common as sandstones and limestones. Magmas and diamonds are not sedimentary rocks. Detritus is a general term for the type of sediment that makes up sedimentary rocks, not a specific type of rock.

The Vast Majority of All Sedimentary Rocks Are Sandstones, Limestones