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.