During the formation of metamorphic rocks, what most likely causes pressure to increase? A. Magma pockets rise.
B. Gravity pulls on rocks.
C. Rocks melt deep beneath Earth’s surface.
D. Rocks beneath Earth’s surface are forced toward the mantle.

Which agents contribute to erosion? sunlight. shorelines. moving water. ice and glaciers. humans and animals.

Which of the following is true about fossils? a. the relative age of fossils cannot be determined from their position in sedimentary layers. b. fossils found in lower layers of sedimentary rock are as old as fossils found in upper layers of sedimentary rock. c. fossils found in upper layers of sedimentary rock are older than fossils found in lower layers of sedimentary rock. d. fossils found in lower layers of sedimentary rock are older than fossils found in upper layers of sedimentary rock.

The magnitude of an earthquake is typically calculated according to the scale.           a. mercalli   b. fujita   c. richter   d. saffir-simpson