Here's how it works:
* Weathering: Rocks break down into smaller pieces due to wind, rain, ice, and other natural forces.
* Erosion: These smaller pieces, called sediment, are transported by wind, water, or ice to new locations.
* Deposition: The sediment settles and accumulates in layers.
* Lithification: Over time, the layers of sediment are compacted and cemented together, forming new sedimentary rocks.
So, sediment is the key ingredient in the formation of sedimentary rocks!
