When loose sediments are compressed and hardened, they form _____ rocks.

sedimentary

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metamorphic

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intrusive igneous

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extrusive igneous

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Solution

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

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