Why Do Geologists Classify Rocks

question 28

Multiple Choice

Why do geologists classify rocks?

• A) to determine the chemical makeup of the Earth
• B) rocks are the key to understanding how the Earth formed
• C) because it makes it easier to tell them apart
• D) to determine their age

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Net Sales

The amount of a company's gross sales minus returns, allowances, and discounts.

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