Which Method Would Be Valid for Classifying Sediments

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which method would be valid for classifying sediments?

• A)Studying the size and settling rate of sediment grains
• B)Studying the thickness of sediment layers
• C)Studying the color of the sediment
• D)Determining the age of the bedrock underlying the sediments

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