ICSE Class 9 Geography Question 7 of 18

Rocks and Rock Cycle — Question 11

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Why are sedimentary rocks also called stratified rocks?

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Sedimentary rocks are formed by deposition of sediments in layers in beds of water bodies or on earth's surface (if brought by wind). They are deposited in layers, therefore, they are known as stratified rocks and layers are called strata.