Why Do Some Rock Formations Go by Names Containing Specific

question 22

Multiple Choice

Why do some rock formations go by names containing specific rock types,while others retain the word "formation"?

• A) It depends on the locality of the rock formation.
• B) Areas named as a "formation" contain more than one rock type.
• C) The rock type could not be determined if it was named "formation."
• D) It is the choice of the person who first studies the rock formation.

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Definitions:

Occipital Bone

A skull bone located at the lower back of the skull, forming the main part of the back of the head and containing the foramen magnum.

Costochondral Joint

The Costochondral Joint refers to the area where a rib and the cartilage attach, allowing for slight movement and contributing to the chest's elasticity.

Stylomandibular Ligament

A band of fibrous tissue that extends from the styloid process of the temporal bone to the mandible, assisting in the support of the jaw.

Zygomatic Arch

The bony arch on the side of the skull forming the prominence of the cheek, connecting the zygomatic bone to the temporal bone.