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What type of clast shape is formed when the edges of equally spaced fracture planes in all directions are rounded off?
What type of clast shape is formed when the edges of equally spaced fracture planes in all directions are rounded off?
Which type of clast shape is less common and forms mainly from metamorphic rocks with a strong linear fabric?
Which type of clast shape is less common and forms mainly from metamorphic rocks with a strong linear fabric?
What is the relationship between imbrication and flow direction as clasts settle?
What is the relationship between imbrication and flow direction as clasts settle?
What type of rocks are most likely to form elongated clasts due to breaking along the foliation plane?
What type of rocks are most likely to form elongated clasts due to breaking along the foliation plane?
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What is the typical dip angle of sand grains showing well-developed imbrication?
What is the typical dip angle of sand grains showing well-developed imbrication?
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What term is used to describe the overlapping arrangement of particles, like that of shingles on a roof?
What term is used to describe the overlapping arrangement of particles, like that of shingles on a roof?
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Which of the following statements about clastic sedimentary rocks is correct?
Which of the following statements about clastic sedimentary rocks is correct?
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What is the term used to describe the size, shape, and arrangement of grains or particles in a sedimentary rock?
What is the term used to describe the size, shape, and arrangement of grains or particles in a sedimentary rock?
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Which of the following best describes the term 'clast'?
Which of the following best describes the term 'clast'?
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What is the term used to describe the fine-grained material surrounding larger particles in a sedimentary rock?
What is the term used to describe the fine-grained material surrounding larger particles in a sedimentary rock?
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Which of the following terms refers to the physical characteristics and mineral composition of a sedimentary rock?
Which of the following terms refers to the physical characteristics and mineral composition of a sedimentary rock?
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Which of the following statements about grain size in sedimentary rocks is correct?
Which of the following statements about grain size in sedimentary rocks is correct?
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Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences the texture of siliciclastic rocks?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences the texture of siliciclastic rocks?
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What is the term used to describe the spatial arrangement and orientation of grains in a sedimentary rock?
What is the term used to describe the spatial arrangement and orientation of grains in a sedimentary rock?
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Which of the following grain size classes is defined by a range of $4-63 \ ext{mu} m$?
Which of the following grain size classes is defined by a range of $4-63 \ ext{mu} m$?
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Which term is used to describe a conglomerate where the clasts are angular in shape?
Which term is used to describe a conglomerate where the clasts are angular in shape?
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Which term is used to describe a conglomerate where the clasts are composed of only one type of rock?
Which term is used to describe a conglomerate where the clasts are composed of only one type of rock?
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Which textural characteristic of a conglomerate indicates that it was deposited by bedload transport, like in a river?
Which textural characteristic of a conglomerate indicates that it was deposited by bedload transport, like in a river?
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