Question

1. dr. nomura is a geologist who studies rock formations from the cretaceous period of earths history. his most recent study compares rocks from rock formations in two different locations. the information from the study is as follows: . rock a formed from small pieces of rock . rock b formed from liquid rock in a different place . rocks a and b formed at about the same time in the cretaceous period. dr. nomura wants to write a report to other geologists. are rocks a and b the same or different types of rock? the rocks are a different types because they formed in different places b different types because they formed in different ways c the same type because they formed at the same time d the same type because they both formed from rock material

Explanation:

Rock - forming processes determine rock type. Rock A formed from small rock pieces (sedimentary - like process), while Rock B formed from liquid rock (igneous - like process). Different formation processes mean different rock types.

Answer:

B. different types because they formed in different ways