In the Area Immediately Surrounding an Igneous Intrusion,a Host Limestone

question 36

Multiple Choice

In the area immediately surrounding an igneous intrusion,a host limestone is locally metamorphosed to produce marble.Which of the following statements is correct?

• A) The intrusive igneous rock must be older than the limestone.
• B) The limestone must be older than the marble.
• C) The limestone must be younger than the marble.
• D) The relative ages of the three units cannot be determined with the information given.

Understand the concepts of genetic diversity, genetic bottleneck, artificial selection, and genetic drift.

Recognize the gene-environment interactions and their role in evolutionary adaptations.

Identify the mechanisms and outcomes of various selection pressures (e.g., stabilizing, directional, disruptive).

Explain the inheritance patterns of specific traits and the role of heritability in evolution.

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