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Anonymous

Jan 22, 2025

A detrital rock is named according to .

A detrital rock is classified based on specific criteria. Which of the following aspects is used to name a detrital rock?
a. Its age
b. Its location
c. The shape and size of the sediments
d. The color of the sediments

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Anonymous

Jan 07, 2025

The answer is:  "the shape and size of the sediments".Note: Detrital rocks are NOT named according to the color of the sediments. (and are not names by their location or age, either).
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Anonymous

Dec 02, 2024

Option c. is correctExplanation: Detrital rocks are formed from solid material and the rock transported by water, gravity, wind, or ice. These rocks are also known as also called clastic sedimentary rocks.A detrital rock is named according to the shape and size of the sediments.Examples of detrital rocks are a pebble, cobble, sand, etc.Therefore,Option c. is correct.

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