QUESTION 12 Lithification occurs when mineral crystals that form from solution a

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QUESTION 12

Lithification occurs when mineral crystals that form from solution and collect as aggregates.

True

False

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QUESTION 13

Rocks that are derived from plant and animal debris are called ________ sedimentary rocks.

Clastic

Biogenic

Chemical

Detrital

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QUESTION 14

The Wentworth scale is used to measure ________.

Grain sorting

Grain shape

Grain size

Grain mass

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QUESTION 15

Grain shapes are described as well-sorted or poorly sorted.

True

False

Clastic

Biogenic

Chemical

Detrital

Explanation / Answer

QUESTION 12

Lithification occurs when mineral crystals that form from solution and collect as aggregates.

Answer: False

Lithification does not occur when mineral crystals that form from solution and collect as aggregates.

Lithification occurred when sediments subjected to compaction and cementation.

QUESTION 13

Rocks that are derived from plant and animal debris are called ________ sedimentary rocks.

Answer: Biogenic

QUESTION 14

The Wentworth scale is used to measure

Answer: Grain size.

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