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SAVANNAHHOOPER23

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on: Jul 16, 2018
Which is oldest - rock unit L, N, or S?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Calculate the geothermal gradient depicted by the graph in Figure 6.3.
 
  What will be an ideal response?


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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

L by superposition (N is a lava flow, note contact metamorphism below the flow)

Answer to Question 2

The geothermal gradient is the increase in temperature with increasing depth. The geothermal gradient in Figure 6.3 is 20 degrees C per km.


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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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