If shell fragments are found in a rock sample, it is most likely that the rock formed________.
(1) on a mountain slope
(2) on a glacier
(3) from magma
(4) in shallow water
Answers
Answer:
The correct answer is option
(4)Shallow water
Explanation:
The sediments consist of calcium carbonate which we generally find in bones of living beings therefore it means that it was formed by decomposed bones of water animals
The shells are remains of dead water animals.Therefore we can say that the rock was formed in shallow water.
We won't find shells in mountains or anywhere else but only in water
Answer:
Correct answer is option (4) in shallow water.
Explanation:
Generally, the sedimentary rocks are formed in the ocean.
They are formed due to the binding of sediments, rocks, decomposed fish bones, shells, etc.,
Calcium carbonate present in the bones and shells acts as a binding agent in the formation of sedimentary rocks.
So, if shell fragments are seen in a rock sample, it is possible to say that the rock should be a sedimentary rock that was formed in shallow water.