Boulders that are lithologically different than the local bedrock (like a loose Precambrian gneiss found sitting on top of bedded Paleozoic limestones)are called ________.
A)come from aways
B)ecstatics
C)erratics
D)transportees

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Boulders that are lithologically different than the local bedrock are called erratics. This term is commonly used in geology and glaciology to refer to rocks that have been transported by glaciers or other means and deposited in a different location. Options A, B, and D are not applicable in this context.

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