Because sedimentary rocks are formed at Earth's surface, they provide clues about past geologic events and settings. A low energy, quiet environment such as a lagoon or lake bed provide the perfect setting for the formation of

A) marble
B) shale and evaporites.
C) basalt.
D) none of the above


B

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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A. Pyroclastic B. Siliciclastic C. Calciclastic D. Hyaloclastic E. Biochemical

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