What is the main function of controlled laboratory experiments in the study of geology?

A) They help simulate unseen processes.
B) Rocks can be tested for stress, cleavage, and chemical reactions more realistically than in nature.
C) Many data points can be generated through laboratory trials to support theories.
D) Calculations can be made that are more reliable than the processes in nature.


Answer: A

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