Sedimentary rocks form in the rock cycle through deposition at the Earth's surface on top of older rocks.As a result,there are more ______ rocks at the Earth's surface compared to ______ rocks.
A) older; younger
B) igneous; sedimentary
C) younger; older
D) metamorphic; sedimentary

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Sedimentary rocks form through deposition at the Earth's surface on top of older rocks, so there are generally more younger sedimentary rocks at the surface compared to older rocks.

Sedimentary Rocks Form in the Rock Cycle Through Deposition at the Earth's