The rock cycle was conceived by James Hutton in an attempt to explain how

A. sedimentary rocks are formed deep within Earth.
B. the Earth was formed.
C. older rocks become new sediment.
D. metamorphism occurs in surface environments.


Answer: C

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C) Upper air accelerating and diverging
D) Surface level winds accelerating and diverging

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A) industry B) agriculture C) building demolitions D) utilities E) households

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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What will be an ideal response?

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