Question

Search for 39 05 52.46N 84 30 56.16E and zoom out to an eye altitude of ~30,000 ft. The large-scale structures in this sedimentary environment are asymmetrical ripples (known as dunes at this size). Zoom in and out and examine the sedimentary environment. What type of sedimentary environment is this?
a. Lacustrine
b. Fluvial
c. Eolian
d. Glacial

Answer 1

Answer:

c. Eolian

Explanation:

By observing the environment presented in the question above, we can identify the presence of many sand sheets and different types of dunes. These characteristics are directly related to Eolian Environments, which are those where the wind is the main means of transporting sediment and presents a predominance of sand, like the environment presented in the question. These environments are usually drier and have a low concentration of water.