During metamorphism, what is the major effect of chemically active fluids?

Elevated wave-cut platforms in Southern California are evidence that this coastal area is ________.

Graywacke sandstones are typically better sorted than sandstones lithified from ancient beach sands.

Partial melting is an important process in the formation of migmatites.

Which of the following chemical sedimentary rocks has a clastic texture?

Which of the following describes radioactive decay by beta particle emission?

Concentrated movements of water that flow opposite the direction of breaking waves are called ________.

The average composition of the oceanic crust is thought to approximate that of ________.

Detrital sedimentary rocks are classified according to clastic particle size; chemical sedimentary rocks are named according to the most abundant minerals.

Match the rock with the appropriate description.