Sedimentary rocks that are precipitated from solution may have a crystalline or
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Question
Sedimentary rocks that are precipitated from solution may have a crystalline or a ________ texture.
Non-crystalline
Macrocrystalline
Microcrystalline
Megacrystalline
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QUESTION 8
Sedimentary have characteristics that reflect the environment in which they were formed.
True
False
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QUESTION 9
Which of the following are minerals that commonly occur in sedimentary rocks? (Select all that apply.)
Quartz
Pyroxene
Calcite
Hematite
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QUESTION 10
Which of the following is NOT an environment where sedimentary rocks form?
Shallow sea or reef
Magma chamber
Rivers
Deserts
Non-crystalline
Macrocrystalline
Microcrystalline
Megacrystalline
Explanation / Answer
Sedimentary rocks that are precipitated from solution may have a crystalline or a ________ texture.
Answer: Non crystalline.
Sedimentary rocks that are precipitated from solution may have a crystalline or a non crystalline texture.
QUESTION 9
Which of the following are minerals that commonly occur in sedimentary rocks? (Select all that apply.)
Answer: calcite, hematite and quartz
Calcite, hematite and quartz both are common in sedimentary rocks.
QUESTION 10
Which of the following is NOT an environment where sedimentary rocks form?
Answer: Magma Chamber