In this section,a lower gray rock is successively overlain by beach sandstone,lagoon mudstone,and limestone.What is the best interpretation of what was going on?
A)the area was experiencing a transgression
B)sea level was stable but the temperatures were getting colder
C)sea level was stable but the temperatures were getting warmer
D)none of these

Question

In this section,a lower gray rock is successively overlain by beach sandstone,lagoon mudstone,and limestone.What is the best interpretation of what was going on? 
A)the area was experiencing a transgression 
B)sea level was stable but the temperatures were getting colder 
C)sea level was stable but the temperatures were getting warmer 
D)none of these

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Successive layers of beach sandstone, lagoon mudstone, and limestone indicate an upward progression from shallow marine environments to deeper marine environments. This is typically associated with a transgression, which is a rise in sea level relative to the land.

In This Section,a Lower Gray Rock Is Successively Overlain by Beach