If all of the grains in a sedimentary rock are about the same size, shape, and composition, the rock can be characterized as:
A) cemented.
B) compacted.
C) cross-bedded.
D) graded.
E) well sorted.

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Well-sorted sedimentary rocks have grains that are about the same size, shape, and composition, indicating a uniformity in the conditions of transportation and deposition.

If All of the Grains in a Sedimentary Rock Are