Sedimentary Rocks

Sedimentary Rocks

Sedimentary rocks form through a process that takes place over long periods of time. These rocks begin as particles of sand, silt, clay, or small pieces of rock that are moved by wind, water, or ice. Over time, these sediments settle into layers. As more layers build up, pressu...

Sediments are fragments of rocks and minerals that vary in size, ranging from pebbles and sand to silt and clay.

These particles are transported by natural forces, such as water, wind, ice, and gravity, that move them from their original locations to new environments.

As the energy of these transporting agents decreases, the sediment...