What is the correct order of sedimentary facies, from shoreline toward open water?
a. shale, mud, sand d. sandstone, shale, limestone
b. limestone, sand, conglomerate e. mud, sandstone, shale
c. limestone, shale, mud
D
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A) 3.0 B) 1.0 C) 0.5 D) 1.5 E) 0.3
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When sea level falls or land rises, ________ may be formed.
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In what ways does plate tectonics theory have economic applications? What will be an ideal response?
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