Oolitic limestone is most likely to form in what type of depositional environment? quiet, muddy, lagoons and bays shallow, clear, marine waters with vigorous current activity acidic, organic-rich waters in freshwater swamps and bogs deep, marine waters below most wave action

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Mercedes Mcneil

7 March, 03:37

Oolitic limestone is most likely to form in what type of depositional environment? quiet, muddy, lagoons and bays shallow, clear, marine waters with vigorous current activity acidic, organic-rich waters in freshwater swamps and bogs deep, marine waters below most wave action

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Collin Cochran · Answer 1

The correct answer is B) shallow, clear, marine waters with vigorous current activity.

Oolitic limestone is most likely to form in the following type of depositional environment: shallow, clear, marine waters with vigorous current activity.

In Geology terms, Oolitic limestone is are white, rounded rocks composed by calcite. It is a chemical stone created from warm water from the oceans. The stone is formed by small shell fragments that were formed in the Jurassic period, according to geologists. The rock is still former is shallow waters in the sea, in warm places like the Caribbean waters.