Sediments are classified as ____.
A) detrital, clastic, and chemical
B) detrital and clastic
C) detrital and chemical
D) particulate and crystalline
E) organic, particulate, and crystalline

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Sediments are classified into two main categories: detrital and chemical. Detrital sediments are made up of fragments of preexisting rocks that have been physically weathered and transported. Chemical sediments are formed when dissolved minerals come out of solution and crystallize.

Sediments Are Classified as ____