A rock picked up on a hillside was found to contain tiny pieces of seashells. Which of the following is the best explanation of how this rock was formed? Question 2Answer a. it was formed when rivers drained into the oceans and deposited weathered sediments. b. It was formed by seafloor spreading of the midocean ridge deep in the ocean. c. It was formed on or near Earth’s surface from magma or lava that flowed during a volcanic eruption. d. It was formed when minerals deep inside Earth were subjected to great heat and pressure. e. It was formed when sediments on the bottom of an ancient sea floor were deeply buried and subjected to great pressure for long periods of time.

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A rock picked up on a hillside was found to contain tiny pieces of seashells. Which of the following is the best explanation of how this rock was formed?

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a.

it was formed when rivers drained into the oceans and deposited weathered sediments.

b.

It was formed by seafloor spreading of the midocean ridge deep in the ocean.

c.

It was formed on or near Earth’s surface from magma or lava that flowed during a volcanic eruption.

d.

It was formed when minerals deep inside Earth were subjected to great heat and pressure.

e.

It was formed when sediments on the bottom of an ancient sea floor were deeply buried and subjected to great pressure for long periods of time.

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