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The images above shows an exposure of a sedimentary rock composed of sand-sized particles with a lens of larger (2-10cm) clasts. Inset: close-up of quartz clasts removed from outcrop. Describe the following:

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Question 7 \( 0.5 \) pts The images above shows an exposure of a sedimentary rock composed of sand-sized particles with a lens of larger \( (2-10 \mathrm{~cm}) \) clasts. Inset: close-up of quartz clasts removed from outcrop. Describe the following: Grain Size Roundnes Sorting: When taken together, particle size, roundness, and sorting suggest that this sedimentary rock was deposited in an environment that experienced Roundness Sorting: When take ess, and sorting suggest that this sedimentary rock was deposited in an environment that experienced Sorting: When taken together, particle size, roundness, and sorting suggest that this sedimentary rock was deposited in an environment that experienced [ Select ] constant high-energy flow such as a mountain stream low-energy flow such a lake


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Answer: Q1) Close-up of quartz clast removed from the outcrop. Grain size: Medium grain size. (Explanation: Quartz grain size generally range from 2-4mm (sand to very coarse sand) and is comes under medium grain size. Fine grain range is <0.25mm. so,
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