If the rock particles in a sedimentary rock are relatively small and if the grains are well sorted and well rounded, we can infer that the sediment grains traveled a
A)short distance.
B)long distance for a long time.
C)short distance for a long time.

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The small size, well-sorted nature, and well-rounded shape of sediment grains indicate that they have been transported over a long distance for a long time. This is because the physical weathering and erosion processes, as well as transportation, tend to break down larger particles into smaller ones and smooth out rough edges, leading to sorting and rounding of the grains.

If the Rock Particles in a Sedimentary Rock Are Relatively