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TeachMeFinance.com - explain sedimentary rock sedimentary rock The term 'sedimentary rock' as it applies to the area of water can be defined as 'rock formed of sediment, and specifically: (1) sandstone and shale, formed of fragments of other rock transported from their sources and deposited in water; and (2) rocks formed by or from secretions of organisms, such as most limestone. Many sedimentary rocks show distinct layering, which is the result of different types of sediment being deposited in succession'. Previous 5 Terms: sediment transport sediment transport paths Sediment yield Sediment yield rate sedimentary Next 5 Terms: Sedimentation sedimentation tanks sedimentology Sediments seed About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.