Asked by Shalini Ballur on Apr 23, 2024
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Which of the following characteristics are NOT used to classify and name clastic sediments?
A) the size of the clasts
B) the amount of sorting of clasts
C) the shape of the clasts
D) the climate in which the clasts are produced
E) all of these are used
Clastic Sediments
Sediments made up of fragments, or clasts, of pre-existing minerals and rock that have been transported and deposited by wind, water, or ice.
Amount Of Sorting
The degree to which sediment particles are of uniform size, which influences the texture and porosity of sedimentary rocks.
Climate
A pattern of weather conditions in an area over a long period of time.
- Describe the properties and taxonomy of clastic sedimentary rocks.
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Eunice Mangali5 days ago
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The climate in which the clasts are produced is not a characteristic used to classify and name clastic sediments. Classification typically involves the size, sorting, and shape of the clasts.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the properties and taxonomy of clastic sedimentary rocks.