Marine Transgressions Are Created When ____

question 15

Multiple Choice

Marine transgressions are created when ____.

• A)rising sea levels break existing rocks apart to form new layers
• B)shorelines change from placid to turbulent due to environmental changes
• C)deposition occurs during a time when sea level rises and the shoreline moves inland
• D)carbon levels in sea water increase
• E)deposition occurs on an ocean beach and later lithifies

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Definitions:

In Situ

Denotes a condition or process occurring in its original place or position.

Ductal Carcinoma

A type of breast cancer that begins in the cells of the ducts.

Carcinoma

A type of cancer that begins in the skin or in tissues that line or cover internal organs.

Ductal

Pertaining to or involving ducts in the body, such as those in the glands, pancreas, or mammary glands.