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Volcanic rock has often been found early in the rock record but less frequently in later rock layers. What does this suggest to scientists about early earth?

Question 33 options:

1)

Volcanic activity is the same today as it was early in Earth's history.

2)

Volcanic rock is more easily preserved than other kinds of rock.

3)

Volcanic activity was more common in the past than it is today.

4)

Volcanic rock is easier to find.

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3 July, 01:13

Question 33 Saved

Volcanic rock has often been found early in the rock record but less frequently in later rock layers. What does this suggest to scientists about early earth?

Question 33 options:

1)

Volcanic activity is the same today as it was early in Earth's history.

2)

Volcanic rock is more easily preserved than other kinds of rock.

3)

Volcanic activity was more common in the past than it is today.

4)

Volcanic rock is easier to find.

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Malakai · Answer 1

The third option

Explanation:

If people have found more volcanic rock layers in the past that would mean that volcanic activity was more common in the past.