The red color in red rocks usually indicates the presence of ____

a. magnesium
b. carbon
c. silica
d. fossilized blood
e. iron


Answer: e. iron

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Discuss time-transgressive lithostratigraphic units. Discuss correlation of different types of units. What will be an ideal response?

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If an earthquake occurred near the oceanic trench in this figure, which one of the following hazards is likely to threaten the town of Mesaview?



A) Ground shaking
B) Liquefaction of soils and other weak materials because of shaking
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