Beach sand in most places is largely made of __________, because the other minerals in common rocks tend to break down into clay that gets carried out to sea.Group of answer choicesMicaFeldsparQuartzOlivine

Which of the following elements is commonly found in sand?

Sediment becomes sedimentary ROCK when it is deposited, compacted, and cemented together by chemicals that are transported by groundwater Easy question: Sand-size sediment, of any chemical composition, that goes through this process becomes ______________. When you see this sedimentary rock, you know you are in a location that was once a desert or a beach. In some places, you can even see textures characteristic of sand dunes.Group of answer choiceschalkconglomeratesandstonecoaloolitic limestone

Clay minerals are composed of _____.a)waterb)aluminac)all of the mentionedd)magnesiae)silica

_____ and _____ are common minerals that often act as a cement in sedimentary rocks.Multiple select question.CalciumFeldsparCalciteSilica

Florida is largely made of the ROCK limestone. The MINERAL that makes up limestone is calcite, or calcium carbonate (CaCO3).Calcite may be organic or inorganic. Organic calcite is the compound that makes up ___________.  This sediment is broken up by wave action and you often see it mixed with sand on the beach.Group of answer choicescalcium carbonatesalt grainssea shells, coral reefsNo answer text provided.