Sedimentary (sed-uh-MEN-tuh-ree) rocks, unlike the other two kinds of rocks, are formed on or near Earth's surface. They form from sediments eroded from other rocks. The sediments may come from igneous, metamorphic, or other sedimentary rocks.
A. Igneous
Extrusive igneous rocks cool and solidify quicker than intrusive igneous rocks. They are formed by the cooling of molten magma on the earth's surface.
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