GEOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Sedimentary rocks are created on or very close to the Earth’s surface, as opposed to igneous and metamorphic rocks, which are created very deep beneath the Earth.

Detailed explanation-2: -Chemical sedimentary rocks can be found in many places, from the ocean to deserts to caves. For instance, most limestone forms at the bottom of the ocean from the precipitation of calcium carbonate and the remains of marine animals with shells.

Detailed explanation-3: -Common sedimentary rocks include sandstone, limestone, and shale. These rocks often start as sediments carried in rivers and deposited in lakes and oceans. When buried, the sediments lose water and become cemented to form rock. Tuffaceous sandstones contain volcanic ash.

Detailed explanation-4: -Because erosion only happens on the earth’s surface sedimentary rocks are only formed on the earth’s surface. Sedimentary rocks will be changed into igneous and metamorphic rocks if the sedimentary rocks are buried deep below the earth’s surface.

Detailed explanation-5: -Sedimentary rocks are formed from deposits of pre-existing rocks or pieces of once-living organism that accumulate on the Earth’s surface. If sediment is buried deeply, it becomes compacted and cemented, forming sedimentary rock.