Here's why:
* Sedimentary rocks are formed from the accumulation and cementation of sediments, which are fragments of other rocks, minerals, and organic matter.
* The process starts with weathering, where existing rocks are broken down into smaller pieces.
* These pieces are then transported by wind, water, or ice and deposited in a new location, forming sediments.
* Over time, the weight of overlying sediments compresses the lower layers, and dissolved minerals in groundwater act as a cement, binding the sediments together to form sedimentary rock.
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