An Irregular Pile of Laminated Sandy Beds Which Are Lens

An irregular pile of laminated sandy beds which are lens shaped in two directions and have low angle cross stratifications are called ________.

A) current ripple marks and indicate uniform tidal currents
B) graded beds and indicates deep water turbidity currents off the continental slope
C) hummocky cross stratification and indicates a deposit formed by storm enhanced waves or currents
D) oscillation ripple marks from gentle wave action in a shallow near shore environment

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