If the environment that formed S3 experienced a gradual decrease in transport energy over time, what long-term change would likely occur in the rock's structure?
Answer
A
The rock would fracture more easily because reduced energy prevents cementation.
B
The rock would lose all cohesion since clay requires constant turbulence to harden.
C
The rock would remain unchanged because lithification is unaffected by depositional energy.
D
The rock would become more cohesive as finer sediments continue to settle and compact evenly.