Sedimentary rocks include
A. chemical precipitates (halite, gypsum).
B. organically precipitated components cemented together (shells cemented to form limestone).
C. organically formed materials compressed together (partially decomposed plant material formed into lignite or coal).
D. pieces of other rocks cemented together (sandstone, shale).
E. All of the choices are correct.
Answer: E
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