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Which of these is a primary characteristic used to describe a clastic sedimentary rock?

A. Types of shells
B. Minerals present
C. Size of the rock
D. Grain size

Which of these is a primary characteristic used to describe a clastic sedimentary-example-1
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The answer is B because to classify a sedimentary rock, it’s based on whatever minerals that are present
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