Asked by Patricia Tucker’Hicks on Apr 23, 2024
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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.
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HW
harry washington7 days ago
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Coal typically forms from the accumulation and alteration of plant material in swampy or peaty environments, not from deep-sea organic-rich black shale.
Learning Objectives
- Distinguish between different sedimentary rock types based on their formation environments.