What type of rock is formed on or near the Earth’s surface?
A Metamorphic rock
B Sedimentary rock
C Igneous rock
Sedimentary rocks are composed of minerals and organic matter and form on or near the Earth’s surface, unlike igneous and metamorphic rocks, which typically form deep within the Earth. Examples include coal, formed from compressed plants, and sandstone, which is formed from layers of sandy sediment. Sedimentary rocks often form layers, like in China’s Zhangye Danxia National Geopark.
The correct answer is Sedimentary rock.