A sandstone with approximately 45% matrix in its composition can be classified as an arkose. A) Orthoconglomerate B) Graywacke C) True D) Quartz sandstone The presence of a deep-oceanic trench is a clear indication or proof of a divergent plate boundary. Convergent plate boundary B Hotspot volcanism C) Transform plate boundary D) True

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A sandstone with approximately 45% matrix in its composition can be classified as an arkose.
(A) Orthoconglomerate
B) Graywacke
True
(D) Quartz sandstone
The presence of a deep-oceanic trench is a clear indication or proof of a divergent plate boundary.
(A) Convergent plate boundary
B) Hotspot volcanism
(c) Transform plate boundary
True
Transcribed Image Text:A sandstone with approximately 45% matrix in its composition can be classified as an arkose. (A) Orthoconglomerate B) Graywacke True (D) Quartz sandstone The presence of a deep-oceanic trench is a clear indication or proof of a divergent plate boundary. (A) Convergent plate boundary B) Hotspot volcanism (c) Transform plate boundary True
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