A coarse-grained, banded metamorphic rock in which elongated minerals predominate is called .

7. according to the theory of isostasy, which statement must be true? a. the asthenosphere is denser than the lithosphere. b. the asthenosphere has the same density as the lithosphere. c. the lithosphere has the same density as the core. d. the lithosphere is denser than the asthenosphere.

Discuss how relative and absolute dating are used to assign ages to rocks. specifically, how are the two dating methods different from each other? discuss the technique of absolute dating commonly used to date rocks.

What is the theme of "the story of the fisherman"?