Shale is an example of a clastic sedimentary rock. Clastic sedimentary rocks are formed from the accumulation of sediment particles that have been weathered and eroded from pre-existing rocks. Shale is primarily composed of fine-grained particles such as clay and silt.
Which rock is an example of a clastic sedimentary rock?
shale
iron ore
rock salt
limestone
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