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Sarah Brown
on Dec 13, 2024
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Shale is a common sedimentary rock because:
A) one of the places clay is deposited is very widespread the seafloor)
B) the diagenesis of other deposits often lead to shale
C) wind deposits of clay can cover any environment
D) biological organisms rework other deposits into shale over time
Shale
A fine-grained sedimentary rock formed from clay and mud, often used as a source of oil and natural gas.
Diagenesis
The physical, chemical, and biological changes that sediment undergoes after initial deposition, excluding surface erosion and deep metamorphism.
- Explain the formation pathways and traits of typical sedimentary rocks.
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Learning Objectives
- Explain the formation pathways and traits of typical sedimentary rocks.