Which of the following environments would most likely have sediment formed by evaporation of seawater?
A)beach at A
B)lagoon at B
C)coral reef at C
D)deep seafloor at D
E)tidal flat at E

Question

Which of the following environments would most likely have sediment formed by evaporation of seawater? 
A)beach at A 
B)lagoon at B 
C)coral reef at C 
D)deep seafloor at D 
E)tidal flat at E

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Sediment formed by the evaporation of seawater is typically found in environments with shallow, stagnant water, high evaporation rates, and limited freshwater input. Tidal flats, like those at E, typically meet these criteria and can accumulate sediment by evaporite precipitation. Beaches (A), lagoons (B), coral reefs (C), and the deep seafloor (D) are less likely to have sediment formed by evaporite precipitation.

Which of the Following Environments Would Most Likely Have Sediment