Correlate the sections below using the legend key lithologic symblos to answer the questions.
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Correlate the sections below using the legend key lithologicsymblos to answer the questions.
Symbol TABLE 7.1 LITHOLOGIC SYMBOLS Lithology Breccia Conglomerate Sandstone Siltstone Shale Coal Symbol Lithology Limestone Dolostone Volcanic rocks Plutonic rocks Plutonic rocks Metamorphic rocks
4. Correlate the sections below. a. Draw correlation lines between the three sections below. b. Label the left side of section A to illustrate a transgression (T), a regression (R), and the time of sea level high stand. c. These sediments were deposited in an ancient sea. Based on the rock types, which facies (not section) was deposited nearest to the mainland? (Give rock type). d. Which facies (not section) was deposited farthest from the land? (Give rock type). e. Why is the limestone absent from section C? f. In which direction (east or west) was the land? g. Explain your reasoning for your answer to question e. WEST A B EAST C Scale (meters) 60 50 40 30 20 10 0
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4. Correlate the sections below. a. Draw correlation lines between the three sections below. b. Label the left side of section A to illustrate a transgression (T), a regression (R), and the time of sea level high stand. c. These sediments were deposited in an ancient sea. Based on the rock types, which facies (not section) was deposited nearest to the mainland? (Give rock type). d. Which facies (not section) was deposited farthest from the land? (Give rock type). e. Why is the limestone absent from section C? f. In which direction (east or west) was the land? g. Explain your reasoning for your answer to question e. WEST A B EAST C Scale (meters) 60 50 40 30 20 10 0