Why Are Sedimentary Rocks Not a Component of Soil

question 35

Multiple Choice

Why are sedimentary rocks not a component of soil?

• A) Components of broken down sedimentary rocks, like weathered rock residue, are present in soil, not sedimentary rocks.
• B) Sedimentary rocks do not break down quickly enough to become soil.
• C) Sedimentary rocks' chemical composition makes them impossible to ever become soil.
• D) Sedimentary rocks are too rare.

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