How does a sedimentary rock form?

By weathering, redepositing, and lithifying material.

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  1. By melting completely
  2. By weathering, redepositing, and lithifying material ✔
  3. By cooling magma underground

Why: Rocks can be weathered and eroded, then redeposited and lithified into sedimentary rock.

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Answer: By weathering, redepositing, and lithifying material. Rocks can be weathered and eroded, then redeposited and lithified into sedimentary rock.

  1. Geology en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geology
    Rocks can be weathered and eroded, then redeposited and lithified into a sedimentary rock.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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