Here's how they form:
1. Weathering and Erosion: Existing rocks are broken down by wind, rain, ice, or other forces.
2. Transportation: The broken pieces (sediments) are transported by wind, water, or ice to a new location.
3. Deposition: The sediments settle down in a new location, often in layers.
4. Compaction: The weight of overlying sediments presses the layers together, squeezing out water and air.
5. Cementation: Minerals dissolved in groundwater crystallize between the sediment particles, binding them together.
Examples of sedimentary rocks include sandstone, limestone, shale, and conglomerate.
