Asked by Artem Balatskiy on May 30, 2024
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Which of the following features are NOT associated with salt structures along the Gulf Coast of the United States?
A) a layer of salt deposited during continental rifting
B) folding and doming of layers above rising masses of salt
C) puzzling bumps and pits on the seafloor
D) a steep slope or escarpment marking the front of a large mass of salt
E) all of these are present in this region
Salt Structures
Geologic formations created by the movement and deformation of salt within the earth's crust.
Continental Rifting
Continental rifting is a geological process in which a continent stretches and splits apart, leading to the formation of new ocean basins and rift valleys.
- Acquire knowledge about the genesis, migration, and effects of saline structures and deposits within marine ecosystems.
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Zybrea KnightJun 06, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
All of the features listed (A through D) are associated with salt structures along the Gulf Coast of the United States. Salt structures form due to the movement of salt due to its buoyancy and plasticity, leading to phenomena such as folding and doming of overlying layers, the formation of bumps and pits on the seafloor, and the creation of steep slopes or escarpments.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge about the genesis, migration, and effects of saline structures and deposits within marine ecosystems.