Layered sedimentary rocks and foliated metamorphic rocks share similarities because

A) most foliated metamorphic rocks are derived from layered sedimentary rocks.
B) they both are formed layer upon layer.
C) the minerals in these two types of rocks form in parallel planes.
D) both rock types are subjected to compressive forces.


Answer: A

Physics & Space Science

You might also like to view...

The most important property that determines the evolution of a star is its

A. composition. B. mass. C. temperature. D. location.

Physics & Space Science

Chemically, helium is

A) an isotope. B) an element. C) a mixture. D) a solid. E) a compound.

Physics & Space Science

A satellite is powered by a small nuclear generator that puts out 10 W. How much matter is converted into energy over the 20-year life span of the generator?

a. 70 µg b. 70 g c. 7 g d. 7 kg e. 4 mg

Physics & Space Science

Silver has a Fermi level of 5.5 eV. At 0 K, what is the speed of the electrons with the Fermi speed?

A) 1.4 × 106 m/s B) 1100 m/s C) 2200 m/s D) 0 E) 1.1 × 106 m/s

Physics & Space Science