Geography · Sedimentary Rocks
What primary mechanical factor allows accumulated sediments to consolidate and form distinct layers of sedimentary rocks?
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- 1The chemical dissolution caused by atmospheric gases
- 2The thermal energy radiated from the Earth's core
- 3The tremendous pressure exerted by the overlying layers✓
- 4The cooling effect of underground water channels
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The tremendous pressure exerted by the overlying layers
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