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go.lag

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If the rock particles in a sedimentary rock are relatively small with well sorted and well rounded grains, we can infer that the sediment grains traveled a
 
  A) short distance.
  B) long distance for a long time.
  C) long distance in a short time.
  D) short distance for a long time.

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How does sediment turn into sedimentary rock?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


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Reply #1 on: Jul 29, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: The transformation of sediments to sedimentary rock occurs in two ways: compaction and cementation. As the weight of overlying sediments presses down upon deeper layers, sediment particles are squeezed and compacted together. This compaction squeezes mineral rich water out of the spaces between sediment particles and acts as a cementing agent.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 29, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Jul 29, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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