Sandstone is a ________.

sedimentary rock

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metamorphic rock

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intrusive igneous rock

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extrusive igneous rock

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The correct option is A sedimentary rock
Small fragments formed from bigger rocks due to natural phenomenon are called sediments. When sediments are compressed and hardened, they form sedimentary rocks. Sandstone is made of grains of sand.

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Sandstone is a ________.

The correct option is A sedimentary rockSmall fragments formed from bigger rocks due to natural phenomenon are called sediments. When sediments are compressed and hardened, they form sedimentary rocks. Sandstone is made of grains of sand.

The correct option is A sedimentary rock
Small fragments formed from bigger rocks due to natural phenomenon are called sediments. When sediments are compressed and hardened, they form sedimentary rocks. Sandstone is made of grains of sand.