Which environment would be likely to produce a black shale?

A) Shallow marine bay
B) Swamp
C) Forest
D) Eolian dunes


Answer: B

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a. Coral reefs b. estuaries c. rivers d. streams e. All of the above

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A) the climate of an area. B) the type of rock. C) the amount of vegetation in an area. D) all of the above E) A and B only

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