Shale is composed of mud that contains and -sized particles. (Enter only one word per blank.)

Shale is characteristically described as having "fissility." What does this term refer to?Multiple choice question.Reacts with hydrochloric acidContaining numerous fossilsCoarse-grained sediment in a fine-grained matrixThe ability to split into thin layersNeed help? Review these concept resources.

What type of rock is shale

(Q002) A typical source rock of oil, which started out as mud in which dead organic matter settled, isGroup of answer choicesshale.granite.conglomerate.sandstone.

Even dirt can be metamorphosed into a beautiful rock. But first, it must be buried deep enough to be compacted and cemented. Sedimentary rocks made up of clay-size material (dirt! mud!) are called __________. Group of answer choicesbasaltshalelimestoneNo answer text provided.

which four (4) locations might you expect to find sediments that would lithify to form a shale?