Formation of sedimentary rock results from which of the following processes?
A)There is no such process, as rocks cannot be transformed from one type into another.
B)Igneous or metamorphic rock weathers and erodes and is transported and compacted.
C)Metamorphic rock melts and is heated under great pressure.
D)Magma rises to the surface of the earth and cools and solidifies.

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Sedimentary rocks are formed through the weathering, erosion, transportation, and compaction of material, often from pre-existing igneous or metamorphic rocks. This process involves the breakdown of rock into smaller particles that are then transported by water, wind, or ice, and eventually deposited in layers that compact and cement over time to form sedimentary rock.

Formation of Sedimentary Rock Results from Which of the Following