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the shape and size of sediments.

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Is A detrital rock is named according to the color of the sediments.?

True


Detrital rock is named according to?

the shape and size of the sediments


A detrital rock is named according to the color of the sediments true or false?

True


Why is detrital rock named like that?

because no body will no


Is detrital rock a sedimentary?

yes.


What is a type of detrital sedimentary rock?

Detrital rocks are sedimentary rocks that are composed of particles of weathered and eroded igneous, metamorphic, or other sedimentary rocks that have been deposited, compacted, and cemented together. Sandstone, conglomerate, shale, and breccia are examples of detrital sedimentary rocks.


Is shale detrital chemical or organic rock?

Shale is a detrital rock, meaning it is composed of fragments of other rocks and minerals. It forms from the compaction and cementation of silt and clay particles. There are organic-rich shales as well, but they are still considered detrital in nature.


Sandstone is what type of sedimentary rock?

detrital


What type of sedimentary rock is made from broken rock fragments?

Detrital


Although not a rock... a material similar to detrital sedimentary rocks is WHAT?

Concrete!


Which is true about how all detrital rocks form?

Detrital rocks form from the accumulation and cementation of sediment grains derived from the weathering and erosion of pre-existing rocks. The size, shape, and composition of the sediment grains help to identify the environment in which the detrital rock formed. Detrital rocks include sandstone, shale, and conglomerate.


What rocks form in layers from broken rock shells plants and other materials?

Detrital Sedimentary Rock