17 Questions
What is the term used to describe rocks formed from pre-existing rocks whose constituents were transported by some mechanism?
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Which of the following is NOT a commonly drilled sedimentary rock type in the oilfield?
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Which of the following factors does NOT influence grain shape in clastic rocks?
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What is the term used to describe the degree to which a particle approximates the shape of a sphere in clastic rocks?
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Which of the following does NOT affect grain contact in clastic rocks?
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What term describes the random effects that can influence grain shape in clastic rocks?
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Which of the following is NOT a type of pore communication within clastics?
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Which of the following is a component of limestones?
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What is the main difference between meniscus cement and isopachous cement?
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According to the Archie classification system, what is the relationship between dolomitization and porosity in carbonates?
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What are the three systems used for the classification of limestones?
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Which of the following statements about the Pettijohn classification of sandstones is correct?
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Which of the following components is NOT typically found in (silici)clastics?
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What is the significance of poikilotopic calcite crystals in the context of calcite cementation?
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Which of the following statements about authigenic clays is correct?
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What is the significance of drusy calcite spar in the context of calcite cementation?
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What is the significance of sutured contacts in the context of monocrystalline quartz grains?
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Test your knowledge on rocks formed from pre-existing rocks whose constituents were transported by some mechanism, including conglomerates, sandstones, and shales. Questions cover clastic textures like grain size, shape, texture, fabric, sphericity, roundness, and grain contact.
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