Which of the following processes produce sedimentary clasts?
A) fracturing of bedrock that results in angular pieces
B) breaking of round cobbles as they are transported
C) scouring and abrasion of bedrock along rivers
D) decomposition of granite into quartz grains and clay
E) all of these

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All the processes listed contribute to the production of sedimentary clasts. Fracturing of bedrock, breaking of cobbles, scouring and abrasion along rivers, and the decomposition of granite into smaller particles all generate clasts that can become part of sedimentary rocks.

Which of the Following Processes Produce Sedimentary Clasts