* Sedimentary rocks are formed from the accumulation and cementation of sediments.
* Sediments can be:
* Rock fragments: These are pieces of pre-existing rocks (igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic) that have been broken down by weathering and erosion.
* Mineral fragments: These are individual mineral grains that have been released from existing rocks.
* Organic matter: This includes the remains of plants and animals.
So, to summarize:
* Sedimentary rocks are formed from the broken down pieces of other rocks (igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic) and minerals, as well as organic material.
* The process of breaking down these materials is called weathering and erosion.
* The fragments are then transported and deposited, eventually becoming cemented together to form new sedimentary rocks.
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