What kind of stone makes up these unusual terraces?

Microsoft Rewards Bing Homepage Quiz: What kind of stone makes up these unusual terraces?

A Travertine
B Sandstone
C Granite

Travertine usually forms in hot springs from water rich with calcium carbonate. The terraced pools here in Pamukkale, Turkey, are among the world’s most famous travertine deposits.

The correct answer is Travertine.

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