Question

Four quartz samples of equal size and shape were placed in a stream. Which of the four quartz samples below has most likely been transported farthest in the stream?

Answer 1

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Answer:

Option D

Step-by-step explanation:

From the quartz images attached, we can see they now have different shapes, level of roughness and irregularity. However, the one that will have transported farthest will be option D which is the one that looks circular and has undergone the most abrasion from its body surface and size so far . This is because abrasion is a type of weathering were rocks and sediments wear out their surfaces by grinding out against each other.

The only option that looks to have undergone the most abrasion which means has transported the farthest is the sample in option D