Asked by
Rafael Gomez
on Dec 13, 2024Verified
How does gypsum form?
A) evaporation of water in a lake or sea
B) accumulation of microscopic organisms composed of calcium carbonate
C) precipitation from seawater early in Earth's history
D) accumulation of silica-rich organisms or mixing of seawater and groundwater
Gypsum Formation
A geological process leading to the creation of gypsum, a mineral used in building materials and fertilizers, through the evaporation of mineral-rich water.
Calcium Carbonate
A chemical compound (CaCO3) found in rocks as the minerals calcite and aragonite and is the main component of pearls, shells of marine organisms, snails, and eggs.
Seawater
The salty water that fills the oceans and seas, composed of a complex mixture of dissolved minerals and organic compounds.
- Fathom the processes behind the formation of different types of sedimentary rocks.
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Learning Objectives
- Fathom the processes behind the formation of different types of sedimentary rocks.