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The word 'sedimentary' is derived from the _______ word for 'settle down'.

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norse

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greek

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latin

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sanskrit

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Solution

The correct option is C latin
The latin word for 'settle down' is sedimentum. The word 'sedimentary' is derived from this word.

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