The figure below shows histograms of Sr isotopic compositions for modern mid- ocean ridge basalts (MORB) and granites and gneisses of variable ages. From the following hypotheses, choose the three hypotheses that best explain the histograms' data.

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The figure below shows histograms of Sr isotopic compositions for modern mid-
ocean ridge basalts (MORB) and granites and gneisses of variable ages. From the
following hypotheses, choose the three hypotheses that best explain the histograms'
data.
MORB
Granițes
and
gneisses
0.700
0.750
0.800
87 Sr/86sr
Select 3 correct answerls)
| MORB have evolved with lower Rb/Sr ratios than granites and gneisses
| Granites and gneisses have evolved with lower Rb/Sr ratios than MORB
| Isotope variability observed in granites and gneisses reflect Sr
isotope fractionation during their formation
O The small range in 87 Sr/86Sr ratios of MORB reflects that their source
is homogeneous
O The highest 87Sr/B6Sr ratios of the granites and gneisses suggest the derive
from the primitive mantle
O Variability in 87Sr/86Sr ratios of granites and gneisses reflect Rb/Sr
fractionations occurring at different times in Earth's history
Transcribed Image Text:Question 5 The figure below shows histograms of Sr isotopic compositions for modern mid- ocean ridge basalts (MORB) and granites and gneisses of variable ages. From the following hypotheses, choose the three hypotheses that best explain the histograms' data. MORB Granițes and gneisses 0.700 0.750 0.800 87 Sr/86sr Select 3 correct answerls) | MORB have evolved with lower Rb/Sr ratios than granites and gneisses | Granites and gneisses have evolved with lower Rb/Sr ratios than MORB | Isotope variability observed in granites and gneisses reflect Sr isotope fractionation during their formation O The small range in 87 Sr/86Sr ratios of MORB reflects that their source is homogeneous O The highest 87Sr/B6Sr ratios of the granites and gneisses suggest the derive from the primitive mantle O Variability in 87Sr/86Sr ratios of granites and gneisses reflect Rb/Sr fractionations occurring at different times in Earth's history
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