Questions: Question 8
4 pts
Match the above sediments with the type of sedimentary rock they would form if they were lithified.
Gravel
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Sand
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Silt
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Clay and Silt
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Transcript text: Question 8
4 pts
Match the above sediments with the type of sedimentary rock they would form if they were lithified.
Gravel
[Choose ]
Sand
[Choose ]
Silt
[Choose]
Clay and Silt
[Choose]
Solution
Solution Steps
Step 1: Identify the sediment types
The given sediments are Gravel, Sand, Silt, and Clay and Silt.
Step 2: Determine the corresponding sedimentary rocks
Gravel lithifies to form Conglomerate.
Sand lithifies to form Sandstone.
Silt lithifies to form Siltstone.
Clay and Silt lithify to form Shale.
Step 3: Match the sediments with their corresponding rocks