Question

Which of the following distinctions are used to identify sedimentary rock? Select all that apply.

conditions it was formed under
when it was formed
where is was formed
how many layers it consists of
what it is composed of

Answer 1

it is how many layers it consists of
1 ) it does not matter if it is formed billion or million years ago it is still sedimentary
2)it may form in land or in water so place does not matter
3)layers may have various types of things

Answer 2

Answer:

The two best answer choices for the question: Which of the following distinctions are used to identify sedimentary rock?, would be: How many layers it consists of, and what it is composed of.

Explanation:

From all the option choices, and after some research, it was found that usually, geologists and experts will classify rock formations as sedimentary, and other categories, mostly based on two characteristics: the first, that almost always sedimentary rock will be found formed into layers, as time, and the elements, push the grains over each other, and sediment them. The second is, composition. Experts will collect samples to ascertain if the formation is made from grains, or not. Some examples of sedimentary rocks are: limestone, coal and sandstone.