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Sedimentary Rocks

Question 4 • LVA-Earth and Space Science - FALL

Sedimentary rocks formed from broken fragments of other rocks are ____.

Answer
A
chemical
B
detrital
C
organic
D
none of the above

Explanation

Sedimentary rocks made from pieces of preexisting rocks are called detrital rocks. The fragments are weathered, transported, and then compacted or cemented together, so “detrital” is the correct choice.

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