This sandstone includes shells of marine creatures that live in shallow water.What is the most likely environment in which it formed?
A)sand dunes
B)river
C)beach next to a sea
D)deep-water turbidity currents

Question

This sandstone includes shells of marine creatures that live in shallow water.What is the most likely environment in which it formed? 
A)sand dunes 
B)river 
C)beach next to a sea 
D)deep-water turbidity currents

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The presence of marine creature shells in the sandstone suggests that it was formed in or near a shallow sea, such as a beach or nearshore environment. Sand dunes, rivers, and deep-water turbidity currents are not likely to contain such marine fossils.

This Sandstone Includes Shells of Marine Creatures That Live in Shallow