Glossary:Sedimentary Rock

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[edit] Sedimentary Rock

A rock formed from sediments (material eroded and moved by wind, water or other process). The principal sedimentary rocks are sandstones, shales, limestones, and conglomerates.

Related Words: Sediment

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Adapted from: Soil Science Society of America. Glossary of Soil Science Terms. Available online here, last accessed 28.09.2006.


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