"Rocks roll down, crack, and hit each other and are broken down i… - Vidyadip

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"Rocks roll down, crack, and hit each other and are broken down into small fragments. These smaller particles are called sediments. These sediments are transported and deposited by wind, water, etc."
How are sediments formed, and what processes are Involved in their transportation and deposition?

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Sediments are formed when rocks roll down, crack, and hit each other, breaking into small fragments. They are then transported and deposited by various natural agents such as wind and water. This process of sediment formation, transportation and deposition plays a crucial role in the formation of sedimentary rocks and the Earth's geological history.

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