Sedimentary Rocks Form in the Rock Cycle Through Deposition at the Earth's

question 13

Multiple Choice

Sedimentary rocks form in the rock cycle through deposition at the Earth's surface on top of older rocks.As a result,there are more ______ rocks at the Earth's surface compared to ______ rocks.

• A) older; younger
• B) igneous; sedimentary
• C) younger; older
• D) metamorphic; sedimentary

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