Multiple Choice
Which of the following is FALSE about regressions?
A) They are not typically well preserved in the sedimentary record.
B) They can occur when the climate warms and continental ice sheets melt.
C) They occur when the land is uplifted by tectonic processes.
D) Coastal environments will migrate seaward.
Correct Answer:
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