Detrital sedimentary rocks are classified (named) primarily on the basis of ________.
A) color
B) type of bedding
C) composition
D) particle size

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Detrital sedimentary rocks are primarily classified on the basis of particle size, which is determined through examination of the rock's grain size distribution. Other factors, such as composition and bedding, can also be used to aid in classification, but particle size remains the primary characteristic used to name detrital sedimentary rocks.

Detrital Sedimentary Rocks Are Classified (Named) Primarily on the Basis