Geologists develop an understanding of the geologic history of an outcrop by considering rock type, mineral composition, and the type of environment in which rock units formed.
Some key ideas to keep in mind include the following:
Look at the types of characteristics listed below, and then assign them to their respective rock unit. Some characteristics will fall within one rock unit or the other. All characteristics will fall within one of the two rock unit categories.
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