A rock exposure consists of layers of fine-grained, rounded particles that are cemented together. Which type of rock is it: igneous, metamorphic, or sedimentary?

What will be an ideal response?


Sedimentary

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The question is based on this contour line map with elevations shown in feet.
• North is to the top of the map.
• Streams are shown with dashed lines.
• A graphic scale for measuring horizontal distances is shown below the map.
• Estimate elevations between contour lines to the nearest half-contour interval; assume that the top of a
hill is one-half-contour interval higher than the highest contour line shown.


What will be an ideal response?

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An igneous rock that can be expected to contain large (>1 mm diameter) visible grains of quartz is:

a) Gabbro b) Granite c) Basalt d) Peridotite e) Andesite

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