What type of rocks can usually be found in coastal beach environments?

a. Arkose and conglomerate
b. Well-sorted, medium grained sandstone with ripple marks
c. Sand with mud cracks
d. Till
e. Both a and b


Ans: b. Well-sorted, medium grained sandstone with ripple marks

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