Question

6. Challenge: Based on the weathering patterns, guess the rock type shown in each photo. (Can anyone confirm or deny these answers?)

Answer 1

Answer:

A. = Shale

B = Granite

C = Sandstone

D = Limestone

Explanation:

Based on the weathering patterns, the rock type shown in each photo can be concluded to be as

A. = Shale: this is a form.of sedimentary rocks. It is formed from finely textured materials. Such as clay, quartz, and calcite minerals

B = Granite: this is derived from igneous rock. It has coarse texture features.

C = Sandstone: it is formed by a sand-sized grain of natural earth materials that form together

D = Limestone: it is also a form of sedimentary rock. It contains a large quantity of calcium carbonate it is formed from materials such as ancient corals and skeleton.