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deesands

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on: Jul 16, 2018
The primary basis for classifying detrital rocks is ________, whereas the primary basis for classifying chemical rocks is ________.
 
  A) particle shape; trace elements
  B) crystalline structure; Sorting
  C) particle size; mineral composition
  D) sorting; density

Question 2

Which of the following textural terms describes the texture of nonclastic chemical sedimentary rocks?
 
  A) Sand-sized
  B) Crystalline
  C) Gravel-sized
  D) Angular


karlss

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B


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