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  • Understanding Sediments: The Building Blocks of Rocks
    Bits and pieces of rocks clumped together are called sediments.

    Here's a breakdown:

    * Rock: A solid, naturally occurring mineral or mineraloid.

    * Sediment: Fragments of rock, minerals, or organic matter that have been broken down by weathering and erosion.

    * Sedimentary Rock: Rocks formed from sediments that are compacted and cemented together over time.

    So, those bits and pieces of rock are the building blocks of sedimentary rocks!

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