Correlation of Rock Units Is Used to Determine

question 6

Multiple Choice

Correlation of rock units is used to determine:

• A) the ages of similar fossils found in geographically distant rocks.
• B) which geographically distant rock units are the same type of rock.
• C) which geographically distant rock units were formed under approximately the same environments.
• D) which geographically distant rock units are approximately the same age.

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Definitions:

Contractions

The action of muscle fibers shortening or tensing, which can produce movement or apply force, a fundamental process in muscle function.

Sarcoplasmic Reticulum

A specialized type of smooth endoplasmic reticulum found in muscle cells, involved in calcium storage and release for muscle contraction.

Active Transport

The movement of molecules across a cell membrane from a region of lower concentration to one of higher concentration, requiring energy.

Muscle Hypertrophy

The increase in muscle size and mass due to exercise, particularly strength training.