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Question 5 • DRHS GA-GSE Earth Systems

Which rock is an example of a clastic sedimentary rock?

Answer
A
shale
B
iron ore
C
rock salt
D
limestone

Explanation

Clastic sedimentary rocks form when fragments of preexisting rocks are compacted and cemented together. Shale is made mainly from tiny clay and silt particles, so it is clastic. Iron ore and rock salt are typically chemical deposits, while limestone is usually classified as a chemical or biological sedimentary rock.

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