The Onset of Deposition of Molasse Sediments in the Foreland

question 16

Multiple Choice

The onset of deposition of molasse sediments in the foreland basin indicates that

• A) accumulation of sediment has pushed away the foreland basin sea.
• B) the mountain chain has worn down and isostatic uplift has begun.
• C) the moving continent has stalled at the subduction zone.
• D) a deep foreland basin is starting to form and the sea has filled the basin.

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