Which of the Following Does NOT Correctly Match a Rock

question 89

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does NOT correctly match a rock with a possible environment in which that rock forms?

• A) salt - evaporation of water
• B) gypsum - evaporation of water
• C) coal - deep-sea organic-rich black shale
• D) chert - accumulation of tiny silica-rich creatures
• E) chert - mixing of seawater and groundwater

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