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Sedimentary Rock

Sedimentary Rock
Sedimentary rock, such as this sandstone, forms when layers of sediment are compacted and cemented together. Sedimentologists use sedimetary rocks to learn about past environments.
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Sedimentary Rock; Geology; Sandstone; Rock (mineral); Bed (geology); Rock Cycle
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