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

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Well-sorted and well-rounded grains indicate that the sediment has been transported over a long distance for a long time, allowing for the rounding and sorting processes to occur through weathering and erosion.

If the Rock Particles in a Sedimentary Rock Are Relatively