How much of the United States coastline is considered to be depositional?
a. 20%
b. 30%
c. 60%
d. 70%
ANS: B
Most of the coastline in the United States is erosional. Information can be found in the section Coasts
Are Shaped by Marine and Terrestrial Processes.
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A) Limestone in the far right (unit K)
B) Dike (unit D)
C) Conglomerate (unit C)
D) Lava flow (unit L)
E) Granite (unit G)
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