The First Step in Turning a Rock into a Sediment

question 70

Multiple Choice

The first step in turning a rock into a sediment is ________.

• A)gravity and erosional agents (wind,water,etc.)remove material from the parent rock
• B)rock is broken into small pieces during the transportation phase
• C)weathering alters the rock
• D)compaction

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Definitions:

Beta

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Risk Aversion

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Yield Curve

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