Processes responsible for the formation of stratified rocks
- Stratified rocks are sedimentary rocks that result from weathering of already existing rock.
- The weathered fragments are eroded and transported by agents like running water, wind to low land/valleys
- This is followed by deposition of sediments and their accumulation into layers / strata separated by planes.
- Over time the layers are compressed by the overlaying weight
- Compaction and consolidation occurs letting out air and water
- The layers are later cemented and transformed into stratified rocks hence formation of sedimentary rocks.
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