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How do you know that rock in some mountains formed under water?
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Rock which has formed under water and is now appearing on the surface in mountainous areas would exhibit characteristics of sedimentary rocks found in marine settings: strata, marine fossils, and cemented sediments of various sizes and chemistries. Ripple marks could also be present.
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