A sedimentary rock is a rock from the rock cycle that is formed through the erosion and compaction of sediments.
There are steps for a rock to become sedimentary. The steps will be listed below:
1. Erosion
Erosion is the destruction of (or separation of) sediments. Sediments are eroded through natural processes such as wind, rain, and tornadoes.
2. Deposition
Deposition is the taking down of what used to be a sediment. This can happen also through natural processes.
3. Weathering
Weathering is the separation and moving of a sediment. This helps for new rocks to form!
4. Compaction
Compaction is the process in which rocks are tightly packed together. They aren’t necessarily glued together but they are close to each other.
5. Cementation
Cementation is the final process of sedimentary rocks. In this process, the compacted rock is glued together and forms a unique sedimentary rock.