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How are sedimentary rocks formed?

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How are sedimentary rocks formed?

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Continuous deposition of sediments of silt, soil, debris, etc. by water, wind, and ice along lower landforms and solidification into different layers result in the formation of light sedimentary rocks.

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Chapter 6: Rocks - EXERCISES [Page 65]

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Morning Star Total Geography [English] Class 9 ICSE
Chapter 6 Rocks
EXERCISES | Q IV. 2. (a) | Page 65

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