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प्रश्न
What physical agents are involved in the sedimentary rocks?
उत्तर
Rain water, wind, ice or the running water are the agents involved in the formation of sedimentary rocks. These agents break and carry on loose material and deposit it in various low lying areas to convert into the solid sedimentary rocks.
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