layering that develops as sediment is deposited (Fig. 7–16). Bedding forms because sediment accumulates layer by layer. Nearly all sedimentary beds were originally horizontal because most sediment accumulates on nearly level surfaces.
layering that developsas sediment is deposited (Fig. 7–16). Bedding formsbecause sediment accumulates layer by layer. Nearly all sedimentary beds were originally horizontal becausemost sediment accumulates on nearly level surfaces.