First of all there is weathering (erosion) of rocks at some place, they are carried away by wind or water at some other place and deposited there.Layers on layers are deposited to form sediments.
stratified drift ;D
Sedimentary rock formations are those which are formed by layer upon layer of sediment being laid down by natural forces. It is the stone in which history is hidden.
Sediment is often laid down in layers because of the different sizes and weights of particles settling out of water or air. Heavier particles settle faster, creating bottom layers, while lighter particles settle on top. Over time, this accumulation results in distinct layers of sediment.
Sediment is laid down in flat layers because gravity causes particles to settle evenly and compact together, forming a flat surface. Additionally, water or wind currents tend to distribute sediment horizontally, creating uniform layers. The flat layers of sediment can provide important clues about past environments and geological processes.
Two forces that change coastal landforms are erosion, which is the wearing away of rock and soil by natural elements such as water and wind, and deposition, which is the process of sediment being laid down in a new location. These forces can shape coastlines through processes such as wave action, tides, and longshore drift.
Erosion is a wearing away process, which is what creates the sediment in the first place, but when sediment is laid down in a new location, that is not erosion, it's sedimentation.
This process is called deposition
When sediment is laid down, this is known as deposition. The sediment is unconsolidated and so it is not (yet) a rock.
We use the term deposition to describe the process by which sediment is laid down in a body of water. The sediment is said to have been deposited at the bottom of the body of water, and more may follow to build a layer of sediment.
Deflation is caused by erosion, as it involves the movement of soil and sediment by wind. Deposition, on the other hand, refers to the process of sediment being dropped or laid down in a new location.
Depositional in geography refers to the process by which sediment is laid down or accumulated in a particular location, typically by natural agents such as water, wind, or ice. This can result in the formation of landforms such as sand dunes, river deltas, or beaches.
The process is called deposition, where sediments are deposited or laid down by agents such as wind, water, ice, or gravity. This typically occurs when the energy of the transporting medium decreases, causing the sediment particles to settle out and accumulate in a new location.
A sediment laid down by glacial meltwater is called glaciofluvial sediment. It is formed when the meltwater carries and deposits sediments as it flows away from the glacier. These sediments can include sand, gravel, and boulders.
The process in which sediment is laid down is called sedimentation. This involves the settling of particles carried by air, water, or ice, eventually accumulating on the Earth's surface. Over time, these sediments can become compressed and cemented to form sedimentary rocks.
stratified drift ;D
stratified drift ;D
Isn't it, " Why are very FEW fossils found in rocks made from sediment that laid down in deep ocean waters?"and i thought you would know.