What Can You Infer from This Contact Between an Overlying

question 57

Multiple Choice

What can you infer from this contact between an overlying conglomerate and underlying sandstone?

• A)The conglomerate was deposited by the wind.
• B)There was a gradual switch from marine to nonmarine conditions.
• C)There was a gradual switch from nonmarine to marine conditions.
• D)There was an abrupt event,such as a flood.

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Definitions:

Lateral Movement

The horizontal movement of Earth's crust, often associated with tectonic activities.

Slope of Beach

The incline or gradient of a beach surface, which can directly affect the waves' intensity and the speed at which water retreats back into the sea.

Sediment Movement

The process by which sediment is transported by natural forces such as water flow, wind, or ice.

Relative Sea Level

The height of the sea surface relative to the land, which may change due to factors like tectonic activity or sea-level rise.