List three common cements. How might each be identified?

What will be an ideal response?


Calcite, silica, and iron oxide are the most common cements. Calcite cement will effervesce (fizz) in contact with dilute hydrochloric acid. Silica is the hardest cement and thus produces the hardest sedimentary rocks. An orange or red color in a sedimentary rock usually means iron oxide is present.

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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A) chaparral B) tropical dry forest C) temperate rainforest D) temperate deciduous forest E) taiga and rainforest

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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