a student obtained a cup of quartz sand from a beach. a saltwater solution is poured into the sand and is allowed to evaporate. afterwards, the mineral residue from salt water solution cemented the sand grains together. which of the following is most likely formed?

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A student obtained a cup of quartz sand from a beach. a saltwater solution is poured into the sand and is allowed to evaporate. afterwards, the mineral residue from salt water solution cemented the sand grains together. Which of the following is most likely formed?

A clastic sedimentary rock

Explanation:

Sedimentary rocks are formed by elements coming together due to it cementing together. It is a process that has occurred due to materials eroding and then coming together. When analyzing this situation, the keyword is cement which describes and is completely associated with sedimentary rocks. When the sand grains are cemented together, it forms sedimentary rocks.

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