Multiple choice

Sedimentary is derived from the Latin word 'sedimentum' which means ____.

  1. Settle down

  2. Settle up

  3. Settlement

  4. Transportation

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Explanation

The word 'sedimentary' is derived from the Latin word 'sedimentum', which means 'settle down'. This refers to how loose particles settle at the bottom of water bodies or land surfaces to eventually form rock layers.