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Sandstone is an example of a(n) ____.​

​pyroclastic rock
clastic sedimentary rock​
intrusive igneous rock​
metamorphic rock​
chemical precipitate sedimentary rock​

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Answer: Clastic sedimentary rock

Explanation: Sandstone is a type of rock that has the composition of sand sized rocks or minerals in it .They are clastic sedimentary rock because it gets formed from the clast .It is usually seen that sandstone is composed of quartz sand and some other sand as well.They also show a high resistance towards the natural weathering process while being on the earth surface.

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