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What is the best classification of this fossil, and during which geologic time period did the organism that produced this fossil exist?
Classification: Trilobite; Geologic time period: Ordovician
wave action
non-crystalline and vesicular
selenite gypsum, dolomite, and muscovite mica
2000 ft/mi
Approximate rate of Earth’s revolution 360°/365 days
metaconglomerate
quartzite and dunite
Which agent of erosion is primarily responsible for the formation of these barrier islands?
Classification: Trilobite; Geologic time period: Ordovician
wave action
non-crystalline and vesicular
selenite gypsum, dolomite, and muscovite mica
2000 ft/mi
Approximate rate of Earth’s revolution 360°/365 days
metaconglomerate
quartzite and dunite
Which equation is used to determine the approximate rate of Earth’s revolution?
Classification: Trilobite; Geologic time period: Ordovician
wave action
non-crystalline and vesicular
selenite gypsum, dolomite, and muscovite mica
2000 ft/mi
Approximate rate of Earth’s revolution 360°/365 days
metaconglomerate
quartzite and dunite
Which two rocks usually consist of only one mineral, but may contain additional minerals?
Classification: Trilobite; Geologic time period: Ordovician
wave action
non-crystalline and vesicular
selenite gypsum, dolomite, and muscovite mica
2000 ft/mi
Approximate rate of Earth’s revolution 360°/365 days
metaconglomerate
quartzite and dunite
Which terms best describe this rock?
Classification: Trilobite; Geologic time period: Ordovician
wave action
non-crystalline and vesicular
selenite gypsum, dolomite, and muscovite mica
2000 ft/mi
Approximate rate of Earth’s revolution 360°/365 days
metaconglomerate
quartzite and dunite
Which three minerals are most likely used in the construction of a house?
Classification: Trilobite; Geologic time period: Ordovician
wave action
non-crystalline and vesicular
selenite gypsum, dolomite, and muscovite mica
2000 ft/mi
Approximate rate of Earth’s revolution 360°/365 days
metaconglomerate
quartzite and dunite
What is the approximate gradient from point A to point B on the island?
Classification: Trilobite; Geologic time period: Ordovician
wave action
non-crystalline and vesicular
selenite gypsum, dolomite, and muscovite mica
2000 ft/mi
Approximate rate of Earth’s revolution 360°/365 days
metaconglomerate
quartzite and dunite
Which rock has never melted, but was produced by great heat and pressure, which distorted and rearranged its minerals?
Classification: Trilobite; Geologic time period: Ordovician
wave action
non-crystalline and vesicular
selenite gypsum, dolomite, and muscovite mica
2000 ft/mi
Approximate rate of Earth’s revolution 360°/365 days
metaconglomerate
quartzite and dunite
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