Marine transgressions are created when ____.
A)rising sea levels break existing rocks apart to form new layers
B)shorelines change from placid to turbulent due to environmental changes
C)deposition occurs during a time when sea level rises and the shoreline moves inland
D)carbon levels in sea water increase
E)deposition occurs on an ocean beach and later lithifies

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Marine transgressions occur when sea level rises and the shoreline moves inland, resulting in deposition occurring at higher elevations. This can be due to factors such as melting glaciers or tectonic uplift. Option A is incorrect as rising sea levels do not break existing rocks apart but rather deposit sediment on top of existing rock layers. Option B is also incorrect as changes in shoreline characteristics do not necessarily result in marine transgressions. Option D is not related to the formation of marine transgressions. Option E describes the formation of beach deposits, which is not necessarily related to marine transgressions.

Marine Transgressions Are Created When ____