SILTY SHALE
SILTY SHALE
To determine which geological feature formed farthest from the shoreline, one would typically look for evidence of sediment deposition or volcanic activity that occurred in deeper water or offshore environments. Features such as deep-sea trenches, abyssal plains, or seamounts are likely candidates, as they are formed in oceanic regions far from land. Conversely, coastal features like beaches, estuaries, and deltas are formed much closer to the shoreline. Therefore, geological formations associated with oceanic processes are more likely to be found farther from the shore.
A shoreline of submergence
No, pebble conglomerate is more likely to form closer to the shoreline where high-energy water can transport and deposit large pebbles. Farther from the shoreline, sediments are usually finer-grained and form different types of rocks like shale or sandstone.
The feature located nearest to a continent would likely be its coastline or shoreline.
No, coastal erosion from waves and tides would likely be a bigger problem for a coastal town than plucking. Plucking is a process where rocks are loosened and removed by glaciers or ice sheets, which are not typically found in coastal areas.
near coastal areas
Hawaii and some coastal islands
Yes, saltation could be a big problem for a coastal town.
Conglomerate rock is most likely formed from pebble-sized sediment deposited in shallow water at an ocean shoreline. As the pebbles accumulate, they cement together to form the rock.
Conglomerate rock is most likely formed from pebble-sized sediment deposited in shallow water at an ocean shoreline. The pebbles are typically rounded due to erosion in water, and they can become cemented together to form the conglomerate rock.