Shale is a common sedimentary rock because:
A) one of the places clay is deposited is very widespread the seafloor)
B) the diagenesis of other deposits often lead to shale
C) wind deposits of clay can cover any environment
D) biological organisms rework other deposits into shale over time

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Shale is common because clay, its primary component, is widely deposited on the seafloor, which is an extensive and common environment.

Shale Is a Common Sedimentary Rock Because