Which of the Following Is Not a Common Cementing Agent

question 109

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a common cementing agent for sandstones?

• A) calcite
• B) fluorite
• C) iron oxides
• D) quartz

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Definitions:

Food Chains

A linear sequence of organisms through which nutrients and energy pass as one organism eats another.

Terrestrial Biomes

Large community of plants and animals that occupies a distinct region of land, identified by its climate, soil, and vegetation types.

Estuary

A coastal area where freshwater from rivers and streams meets and mixes with saltwater from the ocean, creating a unique and biodiverse ecosystem.

Floodplain Zone

An area adjacent to a river or stream that experiences occasional or periodic flooding, often fertile due to the silt deposits, but also susceptible to water damage.