Asked by Jaleel Joshua on Jun 24, 2024

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Which environment is a setting that can deposit sand?

A) landslide
B) evaporating lake
C) deep ocean away from land
D) turbidity currents along a continental slope
E) all of these

Sand Deposition

The process by which sand is laid down or deposited by wind, water, or ice, often forming beaches, dunes, and other geological structures.

Turbidity Currents

Underwater density flows of sediment-laden water moving downslope, often triggered by earthquakes.

Deep Ocean

The part of the ocean extending beyond the continental shelf, characterized by great depths, low temperatures, high pressures, and complete darkness.

  • Deduce historical environmental conditions through the analysis of sedimentary rock features.
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Janet CisnerosJun 24, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Turbidity currents along a continental slope can deposit sand as they are underwater landslides of sediment and water that rush down continental slopes, depositing sediment including sand in their path.