Sedimentary rocks are also called stratified rocks.

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Solution

The sediments of rocks are compressed and cemented together due to heavy pressure to form sedimentary rocks. This formation takes place in layers. Therefore, sedimentary rocks are also known as stratified rocks.

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Consider the following statements made about sedimentary rocks:

1. Sedimentary rocks are formed at earth’s surface by the hydrological system

2. Formation off sedimentary rocks involves the weathering of pre - existing rocks

3. Sedimentary rocks contains fossils

4 Sedimentary rocks typically occurs in layers

Which of this statement are correct?

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