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A Massively Bedded Blocky Rock Is Composed of Quartz and Clay

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A massively bedded blocky rock is composed of quartz and clay <0.05 millimetres with a few layers of scattered rounded pebbles to 4 millimetres.What would you call it?


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Erosional Remnant

A landform left standing after the surrounding terrain has been eroded away, often showcasing resistant geologic features.

Granite

A coarse-grained igneous rock composed mainly of quartz, feldspar, and mica, usually found in the continental crust.

Mesa

A flat-topped, steep-sided landform that rises sharply above the surrounding landscape, typical in arid and semi-arid regions.

Mantle Upwelling

The process where hotter and more buoyant material rises towards the Earth's surface from the mantle, often affecting tectonic activity.

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