Question

is there a predominant rock type here? as you have observed, the rocks in this outcrop are horizontally layered. as you look the rocks, think about what the basic rock type is that you are observing at this outcrop. now, make a educated guess regarding what you think the basic rock type is that you are observing here? metamorphic rocks - rocks formed by recrystallization (without melting) under heat and pressure. igneous rocks - rocks formed from the cooling of molten rock on the surface or underground. sedimentary rocks - rocks formed by the deposition of sediments by water, wind or ice.

Explanation:

Sedimentary rocks are often horizontally - layered due to the process of sediment deposition by water, wind or ice. The description mentions that the rocks in the outcrop are horizontally layered, which is a characteristic feature of sedimentary rocks. Metamorphic rocks are formed by recrystallization under heat and pressure and igneous rocks are formed from the cooling of molten rock, neither of which are indicated by the horizontal layering.

Answer:

Sedimentary rocks - Rocks formed by the deposition of sediments by water, wind or ice.