cementaion
Strata
falling in water
Crust
As more sediment is added, it is compressed and hardens into rock layers.
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Sedimentary rock. It forms when layers of sediment pile up.
Strata
falling in water
Crust
As more sediment is added, it is compressed and hardens into rock layers.
The oldest layers of undisturbed sediment are at the bottom.
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A rock composed of layers of sediment.
compaction
Deposition
Deposition
The most common smooth stone with layers is sandstone, The differently colored layers are caused as different layers of sediment build up. The Painted Dessert is one of the most spectacular examples of sandstone layers.