Which of the following is the best description for structural geology?
A) Study of intergrown mineral crystals in igneous rocks
B) Study of sequences of sedimentary rocks and how their environments of deposition dictate how sediments are laid down
C) Study of earthquakes and how they move through Earth's interior
D) Study of rock deformation in response to tectonic forces
Answer: D
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