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Which set of characteristics best describes sedimentary rock?

A) largest type of rock, made of organic matter, hardest type of rock
B) often contains layers, forms near sources of water, contains fossils
C) least abundant type of rock, made of other rocks, made mostly of minerals
D) most abundant type in Earth's crust, made of magma/lava, contains no fossils

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The answer is B. Often contains layers, forms near sources of water, contains fossils.
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The characteristics best describe sedimentary rock are often contains layers, forms near sources of water, contains fossils.

The correct option is (B).

What are sedimentary rocks?

Sedimentary rocks are made by the accumulation of minerals or organic compounds on the earth's surface.

Sedimentary rocks form a structure called bending.

The Dolomites, rock salt, iron ore, flint, limestones are some examples of sedimentary rock.

Thus, option (B) often contains layers, forms near sources of water, contains fossils is correct.

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