A regression might result in a sandy beach facies being deposited on top of a __________ facies.

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A sandy beach facies is typically associated with nearshore environments, where the sediment is coarse enough to build a beach. Of the options given, a muddy offshore environment would be the most likely to underlie a sandy beach facies, as it is still nearshore but is made up of finer sediment that could be transported further offshore. Muddy lagoon, meandering stream, and gravelly alluvial fan environments are not typically associated with the deposition of sandy beach facies.

A Regression Might Result in a Sandy Beach Facies Being