types of sedimentary rocks

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    Sedimentary Rocks

    Imagine you are standing on the banks of the Ganges River in Varanasi, watching the water gently carry away bits of soil, sand, and pebbles. Now, trace their journey. These small particles—eroded from the Himalayas—will travel thousands of kilometers, getting deposited along the way in riverbeds, deltas, and eventually in the Bay of Bengal. Over…

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    Introduction to Rocks

    Imagine you’re walking on the ground beneath your feet. What supports you? It’s the Earth’s crust, made of materials collectively called rocks. But these rocks are not just solid masses—they are assemblies of elements, the building blocks of the Earth. Think of elements as alphabets. Combine alphabets to form words (compounds), then sentences (minerals), and…