Asked by Selena Cheng on May 22, 2024
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Sedimentary clasts are:
A) loose fragments of rocks and minerals
B) deposits of sand in a lens shape
C) small sedimentary basins along a river or stream
Sedimentary Clasts
Fragments or grains of rocks or minerals embedded within a sedimentary rock.
Loose Fragments
Small, unconsolidated pieces of rock or minerals found on the ground surface, which have been detached from larger formations.
Lens Shape
A shape typically described as being thicker in the middle than at the edges, commonly associated with optical lenses.
- Illustrate the characteristic features and the methodology of classifying clastic sedimentary rocks.
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Tristan NickelsonMay 29, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Sedimentary clasts are indeed loose fragments of rocks and minerals. These can be of various sizes and are often transported by water, wind, or ice before being deposited in a new location.
Learning Objectives
- Illustrate the characteristic features and the methodology of classifying clastic sedimentary rocks.