Geologists Look at Rocks That Were Once at Great Depth

question 42

Multiple Choice

Geologists look at rocks that were once at great depth, create high temperature and pressure conditions for rocks in the laboratory, and develop computer models in order to:

• A) investigate deep conditions and processes within the Earth
• B) determine how sedimentary processes work at the surface
• C) predict patterns for stream channels cutting through loose sediment
• D) show how volcanic ash will behave in the atmosphere

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