Question

question 9 1 pts in which of the following environments might you expect a thickly - bedded well - sorted quartz sandstone to form? select all that apply. beach/shore desert river deep ocean question 10 1 pts the spectacular colors of the grand canyon are largely the result of __________.

Explanation:

Quartz sandstone forms in high - energy environments that can sort sediments well. Beaches/shorelines and deserts are such environments. Rivers can also form well - sorted sandstones in some cases. Deep ocean environments usually have fine - grained sediments due to low energy. The Grand Canyon's colors are due to different mineral compositions in rock layers.

Answer:

Question 9:
A. Beach/Shore
B. Desert
C. River
Question 10: Different mineral compositions in rock layers