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west 2017 Thoman Higher Education Mudstone and siltstone with lenses of sandstone. Dinosaur fossils. North to South South to North East to West Limestone- Shale West to East Sandstone: Well sorted, well rounded sand; cross-beds to 10 m high; current ripples; land mammal tracks- All with fossil corals, clams, and sea lilies Sandstone- The figure above is a hypothetical sequence of sedimentary layers. Some of the layers have descriptions along the side to help you interpret the layers. Which direction was the wind blowing when the uppermost sandstone was deposited? east 100 m

west 2017 Thoman Higher Education Mudstone and siltstone with lenses of sandstone. Dinosaur fossils. North to South South to North East to West Limestone- Shale West to East Sandstone: Well sorted, well rounded sand; cross-beds to 10 m high; current ripples; land mammal tracks- All with fossil corals, clams, and sea lilies Sandstone- The figure above is a hypothetical sequence of sedimentary layers. Some of the layers have descriptions along the side to help you interpret the layers. Which direction was the wind blowing when the uppermost sandstone was deposited? east 100 m

Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
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ISBN:9780134746241
Author:Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
Publisher:Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
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**Description of Sedimentary Layers Diagram** The diagram represents a hypothetical sequence of sedimentary layers, illustrating different types of rock formations and their features from west to east. Here’s a detailed breakdown of each layer from top to bottom: 1. **Top Sandstone Layer** (East): - Described as well-sorted and well-rounded sand. - Features include cross-beds up to 10 meters high, current ripples, and land mammal tracks. 2. **Limestone Layer**: - Contains fossils of corals, clams, and sea lilies, indicating a marine environment. 3. **Shale Layer**: - Positioned below the limestone, further indicating sedimentation in a marine setting. 4. **Lower Sandstone Layer** (West): - Lies beneath the shale and limestone layers. 5. **Mudstone and Siltstone**: - Includes lenses of sandstone with dinosaur fossils, suggesting deposition in a terrestrial environment. **Question:** The diagram asks, "Which direction was the wind blowing when the uppermost sandstone was deposited?" **Answer Options:** - North to South - South to North - East to West - West to East (Correct Answer) This educational diagram helps illustrate the process of sedimentary rock formation and the environmental conditions indicated by fossil and sediment features.
Transcribed Image Text:**Description of Sedimentary Layers Diagram** The diagram represents a hypothetical sequence of sedimentary layers, illustrating different types of rock formations and their features from west to east. Here’s a detailed breakdown of each layer from top to bottom: 1. **Top Sandstone Layer** (East): - Described as well-sorted and well-rounded sand. - Features include cross-beds up to 10 meters high, current ripples, and land mammal tracks. 2. **Limestone Layer**: - Contains fossils of corals, clams, and sea lilies, indicating a marine environment. 3. **Shale Layer**: - Positioned below the limestone, further indicating sedimentation in a marine setting. 4. **Lower Sandstone Layer** (West): - Lies beneath the shale and limestone layers. 5. **Mudstone and Siltstone**: - Includes lenses of sandstone with dinosaur fossils, suggesting deposition in a terrestrial environment. **Question:** The diagram asks, "Which direction was the wind blowing when the uppermost sandstone was deposited?" **Answer Options:** - North to South - South to North - East to West - West to East (Correct Answer) This educational diagram helps illustrate the process of sedimentary rock formation and the environmental conditions indicated by fossil and sediment features.
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The image shows a hypothetical sediment layer. Some layers have some description which will help us to interpret the layer. 

As this is a sedimentary rock erosion will happen in the direction of the wind. Wind will come and erode away some particles in the same direction as the wind is moving. 

The task is to find out the direction of the wind by considering the given figure. 

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