In what environment are deltas typically formed, and why are they formed there?
A) around the middles of large lakes far from shore; there is no farther for the sediments to go
B) in desert environments in the middles of continents far from the mountains; there is no water or wind left to carry sediment any farther
C) in submarine river systems because of the "delta" shape of the seafloor basins
D) transitional; decrease in slope (gradient) and sediment carrying power
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Q26: Where would you expect turbidites to form?
A)on
Q27: Which sediment gets lithified to become conglomerate?
A)gravel
B)sand
C)clay
Q28: Shales are distinguished from other mudrocks by
Q29: What proportion of sedimentary rocks do the
Q31: The aspect, thickness, and appearance of a
Q32: Which sediment gets lithified to become shale?
A)all
Q33: Shales are usually described as weak because
Q34: Zircon and tourmaline are dense, highly insoluble,
Q35: Which sediment gets lithified to become sandstone?
A)sand
B)gravel
C)clay
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