Rocks that form from the cementation and compaction of loose rock debris and organic matter are
A) igneous.
B) metamorphic.
C) sedimentary.
D) clastic.
E) ALL of these.

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Sedimentary rocks are formed from the compaction and cementation of loose rock debris and organic matter. Igneous rocks are formed through the solidification of molten rock, and metamorphic rocks are formed through heat and pressure acting on pre-existing rocks. Clastic refers specifically to sedimentary rocks that are made up of fragments of pre-existing rocks, but not all sedimentary rocks are clastic. Therefore, the correct answer is C) sedimentary.

Rocks That Form from the Cementation and Compaction of Loose