A Sandstone with a Pinkish or Reddish Color That Is

question 46

Multiple Choice

A sandstone with a pinkish or reddish color that is the result of oxidation of iron-bearing minerals indicates the sand was:

• A) deposited on land and exposed to air
• B) deposited offshore in or near a reef
• C) deposited offshore via a turbidity current
• D) deposited onshore but strongly mixed with organic material

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Definitions:

Left Hemisphere

The left side of the human brain, which is often associated with logical thinking, analytical processes, and language skills.

Right Hemisphere

The half of the brain responsible for spatial abilities, face recognition, and processing music and art.

Parietal Lobe

A region of the brain located behind the frontal lobe, responsible for processing sensory information regarding the location of parts of the body as well as visual information.

Cerebral Hemispheres

The two halves of the brain, each of which controls different functions. The right hemisphere is associated with creative and holistic thought processes, while the left hemisphere is associated with analytic and logical reasoning.