Here's a breakdown:
* Clastic refers to the fact that these rocks are made up of fragments, or clasts.
* Sedimentary means the rocks were formed from sediments, which are materials that have been transported and deposited by wind, water, or ice.
Some examples of clastic sedimentary rocks include:
* Conglomerate: Composed of rounded gravel-sized fragments.
* Breccia: Composed of angular gravel-sized fragments.
* Sandstone: Composed of sand-sized fragments.
* Siltstone: Composed of silt-sized fragments.
* Mudstone/Shale: Composed of clay-sized fragments.
It's important to note that while shell fragments are often found in clastic sedimentary rocks, they are not a defining characteristic.
