Why Do Geologists Use Thin Sections of Rocks

question 3

Multiple Choice

Why do geologists use thin sections of rocks?

• A)to determine if the rock is molten
• B)to identify foreign substances
• C)to identify the minerals
• D)to determine the arrangement of atoms

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