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a sedimentary rock containing a fossilized sea shell had been found. what does this tell you about the area at the time the rock was formed?

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User Dalex
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Sedimentary rocks are formed from the breaking apart of other rocks (igneous, metamorphic, or sedimentary rocks) and the cementation, compaction and recrystallization of these broken pieces of rock.



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User Vrutin Rathod
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It tells you that there used to be an ocean in the area the rock was found.
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