Marine regression occurs when ____.
A)sea level falls with respect to a continent
B)sea level rises and the shoreline moves inland
C)marine rocks undergo deep-sea pressure and are transformed to metamorphic rocks
D)sea water mixed several different layers of sediment types
E)volatile elements go into solution in sea water and change the composition of the sedimentary rocks that are formed

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Marine regression occurs when sea level falls with respect to a continent, resulting in the shoreline moving seaward and exposing former shallow marine environments. This can be due to a variety of factors such as tectonic uplift or changes in sea level.

Marine Regression Occurs When ____