Sedimentary rock

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-025096",
  "term": "Sedimentary rock",
  "field": "Environment",
  "term_source": "Sedimentary Rock",
  "definition": "1. A rock that is the result of consolidation of sediments.\n\n2. A rock resulting from the consolidation of loose sediment that has accumulated in layers. Examples are sandstone, shale and limestone.\n\n3. Rock composed of sediments, or ores formed during a process of sedimentation.",
  "subject": "Natural environments",
  "references": [
    "USGS Paleontology Glossary",
    "NOAA Coastal Services Center Glossary of Coastal Terminology",
    "Abandoned Mine Lands (AML) Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/sedimentary-rock/"
}