Using the stratigraphic section and photographs located in the textbook (Chapter 7 Investigation),determine the possible environments of deposition for the lower basal conglomerate.
A)river system
B)sand dunes
C)plant-rich swamp
D)coral reef
E)muddy part of ocean

Question

Using the stratigraphic section and photographs located in the textbook (Chapter 7 Investigation),determine the possible environments of deposition for the lower basal conglomerate. 
A)river system 
B)sand dunes 
C)plant-rich swamp 
D)coral reef 
E)muddy part of ocean

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The lower basal conglomerate is composed of rounded pebbles and cobbles, which suggests that it was deposited by a high-energy flow, such as a river. Additionally, the presence of cross-bedding in the sandstones above the conglomerate further supports the idea of a river environment.

Using the Stratigraphic Section and Photographs Located in the Textbook