Sandstone and Shale formation
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- Q1What type of rock is formed from compacted and cemented sand particles?GraniteShaleLimestoneSandstone30s
- Q2Which type of rock is primarily composed of clay and is formed from the compression of mud?MarbleIgneous rockSandstoneShale30s
- Q3What is one significant difference between sandstone and shale?Sandstone forms in oceans, while shale forms in desertsSandstone is coarse-grained, while shale is fine-grained.Both are formed from clayShale is primarily composed of sand grains30s
- Q4Which sedimentary rock is typically associated with environments like riverbeds and beaches?ShaleGraniteBasaltSandstone30s
- Q5What kind of sediment forms shale when it compacts over time?ClaySiltstoneGravelSand30s
- Q6Which of the following environments is most likely to produce shale?A sandy beachA quiet lake with fine sedimentA river with rushing waterA volcanic eruption30s
- Q7Which rock type is formed primarily from organic materials, like plant debris and mud, and can sometimes contain fossils?Igneous rockMarbleSandstoneShale30s