Because they are porous, sedimentary rocks, such as sandstones and conglomerates, are important potential sources of groundwater.

由于像如砂岩和砾岩这样的沉积岩是多孔的，它们是地下水的重要潜在来源。

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Although most fossils are found in marine sedimentary rocks, they also are found in terrestrial deposits left by streams and lakes.

虽然大多数化石是在海洋沉积岩中发现的，但它们也存在于河流和湖泊所留下的陆地沉积物中。

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In this process, sedimentary rocks that originally formed on the seabed may be folded upwards to altitudes of more than 26,000 feet.

在这个过程中，最初形成于海床上的沉积岩可能会向上折叠到26000英尺以上的高度。

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Shales are fine-grained sedimentary rocks that can be rich sources of petroleum and natural gas.

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Shale gas derived from sedimentary rocks deep underground needs to be captured, piped and processed before it is consumed.

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Cover is essentially sedimentary rocks that sit atop any perspective deposits, concealing potential metals such as gold and copper in Australia.

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