The tilted beds that are often visible in fossil dunes are ____.
A) formed by abrasion on the surface of the rock
B) formed by tectonic tilting
C) the original layers of the dune's windward face
D) the original layers of the dune's slip face

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The tilted beds in fossil dunes are the original layers of the dune's slip face, where sand accumulates and forms inclined layers as it slides down the leeward side of the dune.

The Tilted Beds That Are Often Visible in Fossil Dunes