Why does karst topography only exist in some geographic locations
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most regions do not have limestone under the soil
Most regions have rock layers other than limestone
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What type of rock forms due to heating and cooling
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igneous rock is formed by heating and cooling.
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Which is a metamorphic process
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The metamorphic process is the conversion of one mineral into
another through heat and pressure over time. The metamorphic
process is the conversion of one mineral into another through heat
and pressure over time.
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Which of the following is NOT a sedimentary structure Ripple marks Magma emplacement Mud cracks or Cross beds
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Magma emplacements or Batholith are not sedimentary
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The rock cycle is driven primarily by water movement and
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plate tectonics
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The first two steps in the lithification process are
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compaction and cementation.
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Which feature of sedimentary rock is measured by the Wentworth scale of grain size
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Texture
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Once rock reaches a depth of about it may melt
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50 km
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What is a sediment transporting agent
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water
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Loss of edges on sediment grains
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Grain Roundness
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Is the following is an intrusive igneous body Pyroclast Lava Flow Lahar Batholith
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Batholith is an intrusive igneous body.
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What is an important characteristic of an index fossil apex
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It must have lived for a short geologic period of time.
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Which of that following is an intrusive igneous body
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Stock
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What can you tell about an igneous rock that has a coarse texture
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It is most likely formed underground
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Which of the following is an intrusive ingenues rock
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Batholith
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Why does karst topography only exist in some geographic locations
most regions do not have limestone under the soil
Most regions have rock layers other than limestone
What type of rock forms due to heating and cooling
igneous rock is formed by heating and cooling.
Which is a metamorphic process
The metamorphic process is the conversion of one mineral into
another through heat and pressure over time. The metamorphic
process is the conversion of one mineral into another through heat
and pressure over time.
Which of the following is NOT a sedimentary structure Ripple marks Magma emplacement Mud cracks or Cross beds
Magma emplacements or Batholith are not sedimentary
structures.
The rock cycle is driven primarily by water movement and
plate tectonics
The first two steps in the lithification process are
compaction and cementation.
Which feature of sedimentary rock is measured by the Wentworth scale of grain size
Texture
Once rock reaches a depth of about it may melt
50 km
What is a sediment transporting agent
water
Loss of edges on sediment grains
Grain Roundness
Is the following is an intrusive igneous body Pyroclast Lava Flow Lahar Batholith
Batholith is an intrusive igneous body.
What is an important characteristic of an index fossil apex
It must have lived for a short geologic period of time.
Which of that following is an intrusive igneous body
Stock
What can you tell about an igneous rock that has a coarse texture
It is most likely formed underground
Which of the following is an intrusive ingenues rock