Sedimentary rocks
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- Q1Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of sedimentary rocks?They often contain fossils.bThey are formed through volcanic activity.They can be organic or inorganic in origin.They are formed through the accumulation and lithification of sediments.30s
- Q2Which process is responsible for the formation of sedimentary rocks?MetamorphismVolcanismcTectonic activityWeathering and erosion30s
- Q3Which of the following is a common example of a biochemical sedimentary rock?LimestoneConglomeratebShaleSandstone30s
- Q4Which of the following processes is responsible for the formation of cross-bedding in sedimentary rocks?CementationdDepositional currentsCompactionWeathering30s
- Q5Which of the following is a common example of a chemical sedimentary rock?BasaltcGraniteRock saltQuartzite30s
- Q6Which of the following is a process involved in the formation of sedimentary rocks?Volcanic eruptionCrystallizationbSubductionCompaction30s
- Q7Which of the following is NOT a type of sedimentary rock?GranitecShaleLimestoneSandstone30s
- Q8Which of the following is a common example of a clastic sedimentary rock?BrecciaMarbleGypsumQuartziteSandstone30s