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chandani

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on: Aug 22, 2018

What kind of sediments are igneous rocks associated with?
  a. Terrigenous
  b. Biogenous
  c. Hydrogenous
  d. Cosmogenous



Question 2

If a sediment is white in color, it is likely to be:
  a. undergoing oxidation.
  b. terrigenous in origin.
  c. biological in origin.
  d. a nodular sediment



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emilymalinowski12

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Reply #1 on: Aug 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Igneous rocks are those that crystallize from molten material. The texture they have is determined by
the time it takes for the molten to cool. Information can be found in the section Sediments May be
Classified by Source



Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The color of sediments can offer a great deal of information. White usually indicates biological
origins, but sediments can range from reds to greens. Information can be found in the section
Sediments Vary Greatly in Appearance.



chandani

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Reply 2 on: Aug 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

Zebsrer

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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