Sedimentary<span> rocks are formed when </span>sediment<span> is deposited out of air, ice, wind, gravity, or water flows carrying the particles in suspension. This </span>sediment<span> is often formed when weathering and erosion break down a rock into loose material in a source area.</span>
Answer/Explanation:
<u>Darwin's</u> <u>theory </u>of evolution refers to how the characteristics and features of a species can change over time. The process of evolution occurs due to <u>natural selection</u>. Natural selection is the mechanism by which organisms that have inherited beneficial traits are more likely to survive and undergo <u>successful reproduction</u>, meaning that variation is passed on to the next generation.
For example, in a species that suffers from overpopulation, organisms will likely have to compete for food and might <u>struggle to survive.</u> However, if a random change in the DNA sequence occurs, it could provide a beneficial effect to an organism that makes it more likely to find food and outcompete others. This makes that individual more likely to survive and reach mating age. This i<u>nheritable variation</u> could then be passed on to that individual's offspring.
