Sedimentary Rock Formed from Dissolved Minerals That Precipitate Out of Water

question 37

Multiple Choice

Sedimentary rock formed from dissolved minerals that precipitate out of water solution and build up to form rock are

• A)clastic.
• B)inorganic.
• C)organic.
• D)chemical.
• E)igneous.

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