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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?

Question 2

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.

SAVANNAHHOOPER23

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018

Great answer, keep it coming

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Gracias!

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