X-rays are not used to study the geology of Earth. Why?

A) X-rays only penetrate living flesh.
B) Mineral matter is not transparent to X-rays.
C) X-rays do not extend to required distances of study.
D) X-rays do not produce three-dimensional images.


Answer: B

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