Explain how sedimentary rocks are formed through the following processes. i)Mechanical Process ii) Chemical Process

      

Explain how sedimentary rocks are formed through the following processes.
i)Mechanical Process
ii) Chemical Process

  

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sharon
i) - Particles are derived from existing rocks through process of weathering /Erosion.
- They are then transported by water/wind/ice and are deposited on land/large water bodies.
- They are deposited in layers.
- Over a period of time, they are compacted by pressure to form rocks such as a cluvial, clay,
sand, conglomerates.
ii) - Minerals are dissolved from land and are carried in solution into bodies such as
cakes/sea.
The mixing of water of different types may result in chemical reactions followed by precipitation leading to accumulation at bottom of water body and are compressed into a rock OR
Dissolved minerals can also be precipitated directly from water through evaporation.
This happens in very hot regions where there are constricted/shallow bays of lakes/seas ,such rocks are known as evaporates.
sharon kalunda answered the question on April 17, 2019 at 11:28


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