A very well sorted sandstone with large-scale cross-bedding indicates the sand was likely:
A) deposited by the wind in dunes
B) deposited by water in a braided river system
C) deposited by water in a meandering river system
D) deposited by a turbidity current offshore

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Large-scale cross-bedding and well-sorted sand are characteristic of aeolian (wind) processes, which are common in dune environments.

A Very Well Sorted Sandstone with Large-Scale Cross-Bedding Indicates the Sand