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Limestone is formed from plant and animal remains deposited on the seabed millions of years ago. Over time, these remains are compressed to create limestone.

What type of remains were deposited on the seabed millions of years ago?

• Mineral remains

• Plant and animal remains

• Meteorite fragments

• Volcanic ash

Where were the plant and animal remains deposited millions of years ago?

• On mountain tops

• In desert sands

• In riverbeds

• On the seabed

What process over time leads to the formation of limestone?

• Evaporation

• Compression

• Melting

• Erosion

What is the end product of the compression of plant and animal remains over time?

• Sandstone

• Granite

• Limestone

• Marble

Which of the following is NOT involved in the formation of limestone?

• Deposition of remains

• Compression over time

• Volcanic activity

• Seabed location