Which of the following is NOT a typical environment in which a sedimentary rock forms?
A. shoreline of a lake
B. heating next to a magma
C. deep seafloor
D. beside glaciers
E. river channels
Answer: B
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Most rural settlements in the United States are
A) clustered. B) dispersed. C) linear. D) clustered circular. E) enclosed.