The Fundamental Unit of Length in the Metric System Is

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Multiple Choice

The fundamental unit of length in the metric system is the

• A) kilometer
• B) meter
• C) centimeter
• D) gram
• E) milliliter

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Definitions:

Metamorphosed Rocks

Rocks that have undergone a transformation in mineralogy, texture, or chemical composition due to exposure to high pressures and temperatures.

Rotating Fault Blocks

geological structures that move around a vertical axis due to tectonic forces, altering the Earth's crust.

Layers Rotate

Geological process in which layers or strata of rock are tilted or turned from their original horizontal or vertical positions.

Basin and Range Province

A vast geographical area in the United States characterized by alternating basins and mountain ranges, formed by stretching of the Earth's crust.