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Chapter 15, Problem 22CQ
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The considerable similarities and contrasting characteristics between the three major type of rocks.
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Ch. 15.1 - Sedimentary rocks are formed by the processes of...Ch. 15.1 - Which type of rock probably existed first,...Ch. 15.2 - Prob. 3SCCh. 15.2 - Prob. 4SCCh. 15.2 - Prob. 5SCCh. 15.2 - Prob. 6SCCh. 15.2 - Prob. 7SCCh. 15.3 - Prob. 8SCCh. 15.3 - According to the plate tectonics theory, seafloor...Ch. 15.3 - Prob. 10SC
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