The Continuous Alteration of Earth Materials from One Rock Type

question 171

Multiple Choice

The continuous alteration of Earth materials from one rock type to another is known as the

• A)rock cycle.
• B)hydrologic cycle.
• C)tectonic cycle.
• D)geologic cycle.

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