Which of the Following Is a Good Interpretation of the Environmental

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a good interpretation of the environmental significance of an attribute of a sedimentary rock?

• A) Fossils indicate that sediment was deposited on land.
• B) Large cross beds in well-sorted sandstone usually indicate deposition by wind.
• C) Mudcracks are formed in deep-water environments where sand and mud can be deposited in thin layers.
• D) Large, angular, poorly sorted clasts reflect a large amount of transport.
• E) None of these.

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