If a rock is poorly sorted, this means the rock contains
A. some parts that are reddish and others that are not.
B. a great variety of rock types as clasts.
C. mostly sand.
D. a wide range in the size of clasts.
E. some angular and some rounded clasts.
Answer: D
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A) carbon monoxide dissolves in the water and makes it toxic. B) the hole in the ozone layer has allowed too much UV to penetrate the water. C) acid rain has made the water more acidic, causing it dissolve toxic aluminum from the soil. D) acid rain falling directly onto fish kills them instantly.
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