In a sedimentary rock,small rounded particles indicate a
A)long distance and long travel time.
B)short distance and short travel time.
C)long distance and short travel time.
D)short distance and long travel time.

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Small rounded particles in a sedimentary rock indicate that they have been transported over a long distance and for a long time, resulting in their rounding and smoothing. This suggests that they have undergone multiple cycles of erosion and deposition, indicating a long transport distance.

In a Sedimentary Rock,small Rounded Particles Indicate a