What Is the Main Difference Between a Conglomerate and a Sedimentary

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Multiple Choice

What is the main difference between a conglomerate and a sedimentary breccia?

• A)Breccia clasts are angular; conglomerate clasts are rounded.
• B)A breccia is well stratified; a conglomerate is poorly stratified.
• C)Breccia clasts are the size of baseballs; conglomerate clasts are larger.
• D)Breccia has a compacted, clay-rich matrix; conglomerate has no matrix.

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