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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The increase in temperature with depth in the Earth is called the geothermal
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gradient
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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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Which process changes the space between the grains in a metamorphic rock
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Compaction
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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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All of the following are ways in which sedimentary rocks form execpt
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lava cooling
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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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What is the terms listed below are sediment transporting agents except
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Stratification
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What caused disappearance of land bridges
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Shrinking of the polar ice caps
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What type of rock can only form below earths surface
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Metamorphic
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What decreases the chance that the evidence of life will be left alone when something dies
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uplift
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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.
The increase in temperature with depth in the Earth is called the geothermal
gradient
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.
Which process changes the space between the grains in a metamorphic rock
Compaction
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
All of the following are ways in which sedimentary rocks form execpt
lava cooling
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.
What is the terms listed below are sediment transporting agents except
Stratification
What caused disappearance of land bridges
Shrinking of the polar ice caps
What type of rock can only form below earths surface
Metamorphic
What decreases the chance that the evidence of life will be left alone when something dies