Marine Geologists Can Predict the Age of Igneous Rocks of the Sea

question 42

Multiple Choice

Marine geologists can predict the age of igneous rocks of the sea floor by measuring _____.

• A) the percent of iron-rich minerals in the rock
• B) their grain size
• C) the velocity of earthquake waves
• D) their density
• E) magnetic anomalies

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