Here's how it works:
* Erosion starts with existing rocks: All types of rocks (igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic) can be eroded.
* Erosion breaks down rocks: The forces of erosion break down rocks into smaller pieces (sediments) and carry them away.
* Sediments are deposited: The transported sediments eventually settle and accumulate in a new location.
* Sedimentary rocks form: Over time, these sediments get compressed and cemented together, forming new sedimentary rocks.
So, while erosion doesn't form rocks directly, it plays a crucial role in the creation of sedimentary rocks.