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Sediment
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particles of solid material that settle at the bottom of a liquid
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particles of rock, minerals, or organic materials that have been transported by wind, water, or ice, and deposited in layers on the Earth's surface
sediment
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The process of diagenesis can transform loose sediment into solid rock, such as sandstone, shale, or limestone, over geological time scales.
The sediment in the river laid a layer of silt down on the riverbed.
During diagenesis, sediments may experience compaction, cementation, mineral alteration, and the migration of fluids, which ultimately lead to the formation of sedimentary rocks.
Benthic algae grow on rocks and sediments, providing food for various marine species.
The scientist studied the striated layers of sediment to understand the area’s geological history.
