Which of the following environments is NOT a setting in which limestone forms?
A) coral reefs
B) deposition of calcite near springs
C) some lakes
D) accumulation of the remains of microscopic organisms
E) all of these are environments in which limestone forms

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All of the environments listed (coral reefs, deposition of calcite near springs, some lakes, and the accumulation of the remains of microscopic organisms) are settings where limestone can form. Limestone is a sedimentary rock primarily composed of the mineral calcite (calcium carbonate), which can precipitate out of water or accumulate from biological sources in these environments.

Which of the Following Environments Is NOT a Setting in Which