How are igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks different?
Answer: Igneous rocks are formed from molten rock or lava that has cooled and solidified and sedimentary rocks are formed from sediments that have been cemented and compacted and metamorphic rocks form from pre-existing rocks that change structure composition or texture due to extreme pressure or heat
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A) western India. B) northern China. C) Ethiopia. D) Southwest Asia. E) South America.
The front on the left is a
A) warm front. B) cold front. C) stationary front. D) occluded front.
Which set of conditions, working together, will make the atmosphere the most stable?
A) cooling the surface and warming the air aloft B) cooling the surface and cooling the air aloft C) warming the surface and cooling the air aloft D) warming the surface and warming the air aloft
Which of the following areas consists of narrow beaches backed by steep cliffs and mountain ranges?
A) Pacific Coast B) Atlantic Coast C) Gulf Coast D) Florida shoreline