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Draw simple sketches of the main types of clastic sedimentary rocks and explain the characteristics of each.

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the main types of clastic sedimentary rocks are

1.Conglomerates and breccias

2. Sandstones

3. Shale

characteristics of each of them

1. Conglomerates and breccias: rocks are composed of rounded gravel size fragments or pebbles and its individual pieces are easily seen clearly

2.Sandstones: they are made of sand size grains that have been cemented together.

3. Shale: This consist of clay size particles, that easily flake away or break apart easily

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