What Does the Shape of These Crystals Indicate About the Environment

question 22

Multiple Choice

What does the shape of these crystals indicate about the environment in which they formed?

• A)They formed at great depth and under very high pressures.
• B)They formed from cold water that was moving rapidly through the rocks.
• C)They formed into a space filled with water rather than solid rock.
• D)They grew during an explosive volcanic eruption.

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