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kodithompson

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Graded bedding forms when:a.
   erosion planes off a portion of the sea bottom.
  b. sediment is deposited on a steep slope or grade.
  c. turbidity currents deposit first coarse sediment then fine sediment.
  d. cross-bedding is truncated.
  e. turbidity currents deposit first fine sediment followed by coarse sediment



Question 2

Ancient current directions can be determined by:
  a. wave-formed ripple marks.
  b. cross-bedding.
  c. graded bedding.
  d. mud cracks.
  e. all of the above




Moriaki

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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B



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