____________ Is a Subdiscipline of Geoscience That Involves the Study

question 19

Multiple Choice

____________ is a subdiscipline of geoscience that involves the study of rocks and their formation.

• A) Petrology
• B) Mineralogy
• C) Volcanology
• D) Paleontology

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Definitions:

Age

A measurement of the length of time an individual, organism, or object has existed, typically expressed in units such as years, months, or days.

Twig

A small, slender branch of a tree or shrub, often representing the growth of the current or previous year.

Xylem

Tissue in plants responsible for the transport of water and nutrients from the roots to the leaves and stems.

Cell Layer

A single or multiple layers of cells forming a barrier or a structured component in an organism.