sedimentary rock
Definitions
Rock formed by the accumulation or deposition of mineral or organic particles at Earth's surface, followed by cementation.
A type of rock created through the lithification of sediment layers over geological time.
Examples
The canyon walls are composed of layers of sedimentary rock that reveal millions of years of geological history.
Sandstone is a common type of sedimentary rock formed by the accumulation of mineral particles over time.
Synonyms
Antonyms
igneous rock metamorphic rock magmatic rock crystalline rock