Geologists Sometimes Use Analytical Equipment to Help Identify Rocks

question 15

Multiple Choice

Geologists sometimes use analytical equipment to help identify rocks.One commonly used machine is the electron microprobe,which focuses a beam of electrons on a sample to determine ________.

• A)the amount of radioactive minerals
• B)how atoms are arranged
• C)the atomic weight
• D)the chemical composition

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