The Resetting of a Mineral's Time Clock Means That

question 142

Multiple Choice

The resetting of a mineral's time clock means that

• A)a mineral can be formed and reformed again and again.
• B)the date obtained will be the date of the metamorphic event,not the date of the rock's formation.
• C)the date obtained will be the date of the rock's formation,not the date of the metamorphic event.
• D)minerals can tell time just like a clock can tell time.

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Definitions:

Otopyorrhea

The discharge of pus from the ear, often resulting from an ear infection.

Endolymph

A fluid contained in the membranous labyrinth of the inner ear, crucial for hearing and balance.

Perilymph

The fluid that fills the space between the membranous and bony labyrinths of the inner ear, providing nutrient support and conducting sound waves.

Earlobes

The lower part of the external ear, which is made of soft skin and fatty tissue and hangs down freely.