Asked by tommy lindberg on May 31, 2024
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Salt is less dense and weaker than other types of rocks so it flows upward to form:
A) domes
B) folds
C) basins
D) faults
Salt Domes
Geological formations created when a thick bed of evaporite minerals (primarily salt) is pushed upward by the pressure of overlying rock layers.
Less Dense
Describes materials that have a lower mass per unit volume compared to others, often leading to buoyancy in fluids.
- Gain an understanding of how salt deposits and structures are formed, move, and affect the oceanic environment.
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Laura RamosJun 07, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Salt, due to its lower density and weaker structure compared to other rock types, tends to flow under pressure, forming structures known as salt domes. These domes are created when the salt is forced upwards by the weight of overlying rocks.
Learning Objectives
- Gain an understanding of how salt deposits and structures are formed, move, and affect the oceanic environment.