Referring to Table 14.1, which lithifies into shale?
A)shell fragments from coral reefs
B)sand
C)peat soils
D)clay

Name: Referring to Table 14.1, which lithifies into shale? A)shell fragments from coral reefs B)sand C)peat soils D)clay
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Shale is composed of clay particles that have been compacted and cemented together. Therefore, the lithification of clay particles results in the formation of shale.

Referring to Table 14.1, Which Lithifies into Shale