7. For here in the State of Maine, consider the sequence of Wilson Cycle stages

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7. For here in the State of Maine, consider the sequence of Wilson Cycle stages and.. match the sediment type to the appropriate geologic time period. (2 pts each) A (for Cambrian); B (for Ordovician); C (for Silurian); D (for Devonian); E (for Carboniferous); F (for Permian); G (for Triassic); H (for Jurassic) and I (for Cretaceous) a. Which geologic time period would show arkosic sediments in narrow rift basins? b. Which geologic time period would consist of non-marine conglomerate c. Which geologic time period would be dominated by shale and greywacke deposition? and sandstone deposition?

Explanation / Answer

1. Wilson cycle primarily explains the processes of cyclical opening and closing of ocean basins caused by the movement of Earth's Plates. It is caused by the accumulation of rising pool of magma which causes thinning of overlying crust leading to accumulation of sediments on the ocean floor.

a. G

b. A

c. B

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