Asked by Valdon Watkins on Jul 05, 2024
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Which of the following rocks is composed of the smallest sedimentary clasts?
A) breccia
B) conglomerate
C) shale
D) sandstone
E) siltstone
Sedimentary Clasts
Pieces of rock or mineral fragments that are transported and deposited by wind, water, or ice, then compacted and cemented into sedimentary rock.
Breccia
A type of rock composed of broken fragments of minerals or rocks cemented together by a fine-grained matrix.
Conglomerate
A sedimentary rock composed of rounded clasts of varying sizes cemented together by a matrix.
- Clarify the distinguishing characteristics and system of classification for clastic sedimentary rocks.
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Javier Mata ArenasJul 07, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Shale is composed of the smallest sedimentary clasts, consisting of silt and clay-sized particles that are compacted and cemented together, making it finer-grained than the other options listed.
Learning Objectives
- Clarify the distinguishing characteristics and system of classification for clastic sedimentary rocks.