There are three main types of rock: igneous rock, metamorphic rock, and sedimentary rock. Almost all fossils are preserved in sedimentary rock. Organisms that live in topographically low places (such ...

Sedimentary rocks are formed by small rock pieces which ... 2 Deposition In deposition, sediment which was carried in transport is laid down. 3 Sedimentation Layers of sediment form on top of ...

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"Our study focuses on chemical sedimentary rocks found in the Saglek-Hebron. These rocks, among the oldest on Earth, dating back 3.9 billion years, are created through oceanic precipitation.