Which of the rock layers in this figure was most likely deposited in a shoreline environment?
A)the reddish breccia
B)both of the tan sandstones
C)the limestone in the middle of the gray shale
D)the lowest reddish sandstone
E)all of these

Question

Which of the rock layers in this figure was most likely deposited in a shoreline environment? 
A)the reddish breccia 
B)both of the tan sandstones 
C)the limestone in the middle of the gray shale 
D)the lowest reddish sandstone 
E)all of these

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Both of the tan sandstones exhibit sedimentary features that suggest deposition in a shoreline environment, such as cross-bedding and ripple marks. The limestone in the middle of the gray shale can also suggest a shoreline environment, but it could also have been deposited in a marine environment. The other two rock layers do not show clear evidence of deposition in a shoreline environment.

Which of the Rock Layers in This Figure Was Most