What Do Geologists Call the Layering Seen in This Photo

question 14

Multiple Choice

What do geologists call the layering seen in this photo of a sedimentary rock?

• A) bedding
• B) foliation
• C) grain size
• D) cleavage

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Definitions:

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Western Blot

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Bt Crops

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Pesticide-Resistant

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