Question

Look at these rock layers. Which of the following must be correct?

This is an igneous rock. It formed from minerals


This is a metamorphic rock, it formed when molten rock cooled.


This is a sedimentary rock, the oldest rock layer is at the top, the youngest rock layer is at the bottom


This is a sedimentary rock, the youngest rock layer is at the top, the oldest rock layer is at the bottom.

Answer 1

Answer: The sedimentary rock

Step-by-step explanation:

Sedimentary rocks are types of rock that are formed by the accumulation or deposition of mineral or organic particles at Earth's surface, followed by cementation. Sedimentation is the collective name for processes that cause these particles to settle in place.