Asked by Hannah Santomassimo on Jun 22, 2024

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Identify the factors) that strongly influence the size, shape, and/or sorting of sedimentary clasts.

A) Steepness of slope
B) Sediment supply
C) Strength of current
D) Agents of transport
E) All of these

Sedimentary Clasts

Fragments or grains of rock or mineral that have been broken from a pre-existing rock and transported, eventually being deposited as sedimentary rock.

Steepness Of Slope

A measure of the inclination of a surface or a line in relation to the horizontal plane, significant in determining the speed and direction of water flow and erosion.

Agents Of Transport

Forces or mechanisms that move sediment or particles from one location to another, such as water, wind, ice, and gravity.

  • Explain how transportation influences the formation of sedimentary rocks.
  • Comprehend the elements that affect the speed of weathering in rocks.
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PAULO RUBEN BONILLA AQUINOJun 23, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
All of these factors - steepness of slope, sediment supply, strength of current, and agents of transport - significantly influence the characteristics of sedimentary clasts, including their size, shape, and sorting.