Asked by Patricia Tucker’Hicks on Apr 23, 2024
Which of the following does NOT correctly match a rock with a possible environment in which that rock forms?
A) salt - evaporation of water
B) gypsum - evaporation of water
C) coal - deep-sea organic-rich black shale
D) chert - accumulation of tiny silica-rich creatures
E) chert - mixing of seawater and groundwater
Evaporation
The process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas or vapor.
Organic-rich Black Shale
Sedimentary rocks that contain high amounts of organic matter, typically appearing dark in color, and are potentially sources of fossil fuels.
Silica-rich Creatures
Marine organisms that have skeletons made primarily of silica, such as diatoms and certain types of sponges.
- Distinguish between different sedimentary rock types based on their formation environments.
Learning Objectives
- Distinguish between different sedimentary rock types based on their formation environments.
Related questions
A Very Well Sorted Sandstone with Large-Scale Cross-Bedding Indicates the ...
What Are the Two Main Ways That Minerals Are Put ...
What Is the Main Type of Rocks in the Peninsular ...
What Is the Main Difference Between Conglomerate and Breccia ...
Which Rock Classification Includes Slate,anthracite,and Marble