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GEL 020 001 FQ 2025 Quiz for Lecture 6 (10/13)

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Rocks of the Sierran Batholith are dominantly [选择] granitic mafic and intruded at depths of [选择] 3-15 m 30-150 km 3-15 km 30-150 m and temperatures of [选择] 750-900C 7500-9000C 75-90C

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The question asks about the composition, depth, and temperature related to rocks of the Sierran Batholith, presented as three dropdowns. We will evaluate each dropdown item by item, considering why each option is or isn’t consistent with the known geology of the Sierra Nevada batholith. First dropdown (rock type): options to choose from include granitic and mafic. Granitic rocks are silica-rich, light-colored, and typically felsic to intermediate, which aligns with the Sierran Batholith being composed predominantly of granitic r......Login to view full explanation

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