What is the correct order of conformable sedimentary facies, from shoreline toward open water?
A) shale → mud → sand
B) limestone → sand → conglomerate
C) limestone → shale → mud
D) sandstone → shale → limestone
E) mud → sandstone → shale

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The correct order of conformable sedimentary facies, from shoreline toward open water, is sandstone → shale → limestone. This is because sandstone is typically found in nearshore environments, shale in midshore environments, and limestone in offshore environments.

What Is the Correct Order of Conformable Sedimentary Facies, from Shoreline