Of the following rocks,the one that does not originate in sediments laid down by water,wind,or ice is
A)sandstone.
B)marble.
C)shale.
D)conglomerate.

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Marble forms from the metamorphism of limestone, which is not laid down directly by water, wind, or ice but rather from the accumulation of organic materials such as shells and skeletons. Sandstone, shale, and conglomerate are all sedimentary rocks that do originate from sediments laid down by water, wind, or ice.

Of the Following Rocks,the One That Does Not Originate in Sediments