What is the definition of a parent rock?

A) The rock that was altered by metamorphism
B) The resulting precipitate when water dissolves mineral matter
C) The rock produced by metamorphism
D) The igneous rock forming through solidification of magma


Answer: A

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Which of these pressure cell descriptions is correct?

a. Subpolar highs, subtropical lows, equatorial highs. b. Polar lows, equatorial lows, subpolar highs. c. Equatorial highs, subtropical lows, polar lows. d. Subtropical highs, equatorial lows, subpolar lows.

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Atoms are composed of ________, and compounds are composed of ________

A) molecules; atoms B) cells; protons, neutrons, and electrons C) protons, neutrons, and electrons; molecules D) protons, neutrons, and electrons; atoms

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