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  • Stratification: Understanding Layering and Sediment Sorting in Rocks
    This process is called stratification.

    Here's a breakdown:

    * Sedimentary rocks are formed from layers of sediment (like sand, mud, or pebbles) that accumulate over time.

    * Stratification refers to the layering of these sediments.

    * Sorting is the process by which sediments are separated by size, with larger particles settling first and smaller particles settling later.

    So, when sediments are layered and sorted by size, we call it stratification.

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