Geologists Use Characteristics Such as Bedding, Mudcracks, and Color Preserved

question 11

Multiple Choice

Geologists use characteristics such as bedding, mudcracks, and color preserved in sedimentary rocks to determine:

• A) the environment in which the rocks were deposited
• B) the exact time the rocks were deposited
• C) the salinity of the water in which the rocks were deposited

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1933 Act

Also known as the Securities Act of 1933, it is a federal law enacted to ensure more transparency in financial statements and prevent fraud in the securities market.

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