Question

Where does the sediments come from?

• A. They have always been present on Earth
• B. Sediments accumulate as dust fell on Earth from the outer space
• C. Weathering of rocks produce sediments
• D. Sand is transported and deposited as sediment

Answer 1

The correct option is C Weathering of rocks produce sediments

Sedimentary rocks are made up of either particles of other rocks or from the remains of living organisms. When the igneous rocks come in contact with wind or water, it starts breaking up. These broken fragments are carried by running water into sea and deposited on shallow parts of the sea bed. This material once deposited is called sediment.