If the rock particles in a sedimentary rock are relatively small and if the grains are well sorted and well rounded, we can infer that the sediment grains traveled a

A. short distance for a long time.
B. long distance for a long time.
C. short distance.


Answer: B

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Public monuments and statuary often reflect important people and events within a culture and

A) are permanent symbols of those cultural components. B) may change as the culture changes. C) are typically only found in Europe. D) are often formed from inexpensive materials.

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What is a hardship for small organisms that are associated with living on a sandy beach?

A) Sand has sharp, jagged edges. B) Capillary forces can pin organisms down within the sand. C) Organisms have a hard time finding a firm footing when burrowing. D) All of these choices

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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