Question

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what is the most likely cause of the deposits of salt, gypsum, and limestone in oklahoma?
a. oklahomas mineral resources are residue from an ancient meteorite.
b. oklahomas mineral resources were deposited by an ancient ocean.
c. oklahomas mineral resources were uncovered by recent tectonic activity.
d. oklahomas mineral resources are the remains of an ancient civilization.
please select the best answer from the choices provided
○ a
○ b
○ c
○ d

Explanation:

Salt, gypsum, and limestone are sedimentary minerals often formed in marine - related environments. Ancient oceans can deposit these minerals as water evaporates or through biological and chemical processes in the ocean. Meteorites do not typically leave such mineral residues. Tectonic activity usually exposes pre - existing minerals rather than being the cause of their formation. Ancient civilizations do not create these minerals.

Answer:

B. Oklahoma's mineral resources were deposited by an ancient ocean.