Why is limestone a common sedimentary rock on the continental platform?
a) Limestone forms from the accumulation and cementation of calcium carbonate-rich marine organisms, which thrive in the shallow, warm waters of the continental platform.
b) Limestone is primarily transported to the continental platform from nearby mountain ranges through river systems and deposited in the shallow marine environments.
c) Limestone is formed through the compaction and cementation of quartz grains, which are abundant in the sedimentary deposits of the continental platform.
d) Limestone is a result of volcanic activity and subsequent cooling and solidification of lava flows on the continental platform.