Question

"Examine the five words and/or phrases and determine the relationship among the majority of words/phrases. Please identify the word and/or phrase that does NOT fit the pattern. Enter only the letter of the answer (caps, no period, and not the full entry) in the field below.

A. siliceous ooze
B. quartz sand
C. rock fragments
D. clay
E. volcanic ash"

Answer 1

The majority of the words and/or phrases in the list are related to types of sedimentary rocks or materials that make up these rocks. However, quartz sand does not fit this pattern as it is a specific type of sedimentary material.

Step-by-step explanation:

The majority of the words and/or phrases in the list are related to types of sedimentary rocks or materials that make up these rocks.

Siliceous ooze, quartz sand, rock fragments, clay, and volcanic ash are all examples of materials commonly found in sedimentary rocks. They are all related to the study of geology and the rock cycle. However, quartz sand does not fit this pattern as it is a specific type of sedimentary material, whereas the other words and phrases are more general.