Multiple Choice
Graded bedding forms when:
A) erosion planes off a portion of the sea bottom.
B) sediment is deposited on a steep slope or grade.
C) turbidity currents initially deposit coarse sediment then fine sediment.
D) cross-bedding is truncated.
E) turbidity currents deposit first fine sediment followed by coarse sediment.
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