The steps in the formation of sedimentary rocks are listed below in an incorrect order.

1. Rocks are weathered.

2. The sediments are compacted together.

3. They are deposited in layers.

4. Small pieces of rocks are carried by water.

Which of these best shows the correct order of steps in the formation of sedimentary rocks?

Select one:

a. 4, 1, 2, 3

b. 4, 3, 1, 2

c. 1, 4, 3, 2

d. 1, 3, 4, 2

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Skylar Russo

Physics

21 October, 10:14

The steps in the formation of sedimentary rocks are listed below in an incorrect order.

1. Rocks are weathered.

2. The sediments are compacted together.

3. They are deposited in layers.

4. Small pieces of rocks are carried by water.

Which of these best shows the correct order of steps in the formation of sedimentary rocks?

Select one:

a. 4, 1, 2, 3

b. 4, 3, 1, 2

c. 1, 4, 3, 2

d. 1, 3, 4, 2

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Emilie Bridges · Answer 1

The first step in the formation of sedimentary rock is weathering of preexisting rocks. The second step is transport of the weathering products. The third step is deposition of the material. And at the end there is compaction and cementation of the sediment to form a rock.

According to this, the following shows the correct order of steps in the formation of sedimentary rocks:

C. 1, 4, 3, 2

Rocks are weathered. Small pieces of rocks are carried by water. They are deposited in layers. The sediments are compacted together.