At a depth of 32 km, basaltic rock melts at around 1,400°C but this same rock will melt at only 1,250°C at Earth's surface.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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The rock cycle and plate tectonics are related, because processes controlled by plate tectonics result in the formation of certain rock types in particular areas.
a. true b. false
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Research indicates that the BPA in plastics can leach into water or food when the plastic is ____.
A. at room temperature B. chilled below freezing temperatures C. older than five years D. heated to high temperatures E. exposed to basic solutions
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The two primary types of carbonate sedimentary rocks are ________ and dolostone.
A. sandstone B. gypsum C. limestone D. dolomite E. coal
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