The USGS Evaluated the Age of Different Parts of the Slumgullion

question 29

Multiple Choice

The USGS evaluated the age of different parts of the Slumgullion feature by:

• A) measuring the size of trees incorporated into the material
• B) measuring the temperature of rocks soon after the feature had moved
• C) examining the development of soil
• D) measuring the content of moisture during different seasons
• E) none of these

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