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Yes. Sediment forms under water, generally. Igneous rock, by comparison, forms in the crust and is upthrust by volcanic activity, for example.

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Can sedimentary rocks form under the ocean or on land only?

Sedimentary rocks formed under oceans, but the ocean may no longer be there. The Great Lakes region was once all under water and has much sedimentary rock.


Are most sedimentary rocks formed under water?

Yes, most sedimentary rocks are formed under water. They are commonly created through processes like erosion, transportation, and deposition of sediments in water bodies such as oceans, rivers, and lakes. Over time, these sediments become compacted and cemented together to form sedimentary rocks.


Chemocal sedimentary rocks are made from?

Chemical sedimentary rocks are formed by the precipitation of minerals from water.


Are sedimentary rocks formed from fragments of other rocks chemical sedimentary rocks?

No, sedimentary rocks formed from fragments of other rocks are called clastic sedimentary rocks. Chemical sedimentary rocks form from minerals that are dissolved in water and precipitate out to form rocks like limestone or halite.


Are sedimentary rocks made in water?

Sedimentary rocks are usually formed in water, but not always. Some sandstones, for example, form in deserts.


What are the three formation of minerals?

There are three different kinds of rocks, depending on how they were formed. Igneous rocks formed when melted rock cooled and hardened. Sedimentary rocks formed in layers from bits of older rocks and parts of animals or plants. These collect in low areas or under water and harden into rocks. Metamorphic rocks formed when either sedimentary, igneous, or earlier formed metamorphic rocks were put under pressure and heat deep in the earth's crust.


What types of sedimentary rocks are there?

The main types of sedimentary rocks are clastic (formed from fragments of other rocks), chemical (formed from minerals precipitated from water), and organic (formed from the remains of once-living organisms). Examples include sandstone, limestone, and shale.


What Are Chemically Formed Sedimentary Rocks Formed From?

Chemically formed sedimentary rocks are formed from dissolved minerals that precipitate out of water through processes like evaporation or chemical reactions. Examples include rocks like limestone, rock salt, and gypsum.


What rocks form under water?

sedimentary


what kind of rock is formed under clam water conditions near the shore?

Various sedimentary rocks but particularly Limestone and Sandstone.


Is it true that sedimentary rocks are formed by particles deposited by wind and water?

no its not


Sedimentary rocks form when layers of small particles are compressed?

Yes, sedimentary rocks are formed through the accumulation and lithification of sediments, which are small particles derived from the weathering and erosion of pre-existing rocks. Over time, these sediments are buried, compacted, and cemented together to create sedimentary rocks.