What do the cross-bedding, presence of crinoids, and oolitic nature of the limes

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What do the cross-bedding, presence of crinoids, and oolitic nature of the limestone indicate about the environment of deposition?

The depositional environment was a carbonate sand deposited in shallow water.

The depositional environment was a reef.

The depositional environment was a lake.

The depositional environment was a delta and streams.

The depositional environment was a carbonate sand deposited in shallow water.

The depositional environment was a reef.

The depositional environment was a lake.

The depositional environment was a delta and streams.

Explanation / Answer

The depositional environment was a carbonate sand deposited in shallow water. Because cross bedding, oolitic limestones and crinoids are occured in shallow water environment.

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