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Is sand a sediment?
Technically, to the Geologist, sand is a grain size of sediment. It doesn't refer to any one type in particular.
What property of detrital sedimentary rocks can be indicative of the energy of sediment transport?
Grain size
Match the following terms to their best definition. A. Sediment sorting Stratification of sediments and rocks B. Layering Range of particle sizes C. Texture Grain size D. Grain Roundness Loss of edges?
Sediment sorting-Range of particle sizes layering- stratification of sediments and rocks texture- grain size grain Roundness- loss of edges on sediment grains (just took the Quiz of apex!)
Which will hold more sand gravel or dirt?
sand has more porosity because sand has a very smaller particle size than dirt. relatively, the smaller the particle size, the higher the porosity. clay has the highest porosity than other soils. sand has high porosity. dirt has low porosity
How is permeability related to the size of the grains that make up the sediment?
If the size of the sediment is very small then it would have poor permeability But if the size of the sediment was large then it would be easier for liquids to flow through.
How sorting affects porosity?
more sphericity,more porosity good sorting ,more uniform size and more will be the porosity porosity doesnot depend on size of grain
Is sand a sediment?
Technically, to the Geologist, sand is a grain size of sediment. It doesn't refer to any one type in particular.
What are the phyical properties of sand?
Sand has several physical properties. Some of the most important are porosity, mineral composition, grain size, grain shape, and permeability.
What factors affect porosity?
The larger the particle size, the higher the porosity. Also keep in mind that angular particles have a higher porosity than round particles. *Good way to remember porosity is that the spaces between particles are "pore-like."
What property of detrital sedimentary rocks can be indicative of the energy of sediment transport?
Grain size
Match the following terms to their best definition. A. Sediment sorting Stratification of sediments and rocks B. Layering Range of particle sizes C. Texture Grain size D. Grain Roundness Loss of edges?
Sediment sorting-Range of particle sizes layering- stratification of sediments and rocks texture- grain size grain Roundness- loss of edges on sediment grains (just took the Quiz of apex!)
What is the name of a sedimentary rock based on?
The name of a rock is usually derived from the sediment grain size.
What is the order of sedimentary settling?
Sorting is the degree of uniformity of grain size of a rock
What is the relationship between porosity bulk density and particle density?
If you were to graph particle size and porosity, it would be a constant slope (horizontal line).Porosity is not affected by particle size.
What is grain sorting?
Grain sorting is used in the observation of geological specimens such as sands.Sorting refers to the distribution of grain sizes in a rock.There are 2 classifications of sorting.Well sorted = All grains in the rock are the same size. (e.g desert sandstone)Poorly sorted = A mixture of grain sizes. (e.g Sandstone mixed with clay or gravel mixed with sand)Well sorted sands result from long transport where unstable minerals have been winnowed out. They have higher porosity and permiability.Poorly sorted material is the result of rapid deposition of sediment without sorting by currents of wind or water.
What are the size shape and positions of the grain that makes up a rock?
These characteristics determine a rock's texture.
Which will hold more sand gravel or dirt?
sand has more porosity because sand has a very smaller particle size than dirt. relatively, the smaller the particle size, the higher the porosity. clay has the highest porosity than other soils. sand has high porosity. dirt has low porosity
