How might the geologist estimate how long it took to deposit the sediment seen in the rock layers?

They can tell by what type of fossils there are

Explanation:Identification of the minerals in a rock is the first thing you do. You can do it in some highly granular rocks with nothing more than a magnifying hand lens. This is called hand specimen examination. This a qualitative analysis.

i believe that the answer is c.

starchy vegetables are high in carbohydrates.

starchy vegetables contain more carbohydrates than non-starchy vegetables.

explanation:

there are two primary categories of carbohydrates, essentially differentiated on the basis of their carbohydrate content (which is in the form of starch - a complex carbohydrate):

those vegetables which contain little amounts of starch are termed as non-starchy vegetables, and some examples include: artichokes, broccoli and bean sprouts.

vegetables high in their starch content are distinguished as starchy vegetables, and some examples include: potatoes, chickpeas and corn.