Geologists use characteristics such as bedding, mudcracks, and color preserved in sedimentary rocks to determine:
A) the environment in which the rocks were deposited
B) the exact time the rocks were deposited
C) the salinity of the water in which the rocks were deposited

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Geologists analyze features like bedding, mudcracks, and color in sedimentary rocks to infer the environment of deposition. These characteristics provide clues about conditions such as water depth, energy levels, and whether the environment was terrestrial or marine.

Geologists Use Characteristics Such as Bedding, Mudcracks, and Color Preserved