Sediments are defined as those broken particles that are produced from the combination of weathering and erosion processes that occurs on the earth's surface. These are of various sizes ranging from clay particles to large boulders.
Sedimentary rocks refer to those that are formed due to the sedimentation, compaction as well as lithification of deposited sediments. For example, Sandstone, Mudstone, and Shale.
Magma is defined as the hot molten material that forms due to the melting of the rocks under the surface of the earth. This magma when comes out to the surface, then it is known as lava. This magma is of two types namely the basaltic and the felsic magma.
Igneous rocks are those rocks that are formed due to the cooling and solidification of magma. For example, Granite, Basalt and Diorite.
