In geological terms, a sudden, violent application of extreme pressure can be detected by the presence of ____.
A) sand
B) zircon
C) lead
D) carbon
E) tektite

Question

In geological terms, a sudden, violent application of extreme pressure can be detected by the presence of ____.​
A) ​sand
B) ​zircon
C) ​lead
D) ​carbon
E) ​tektite

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Tektites are formed from the melting and rapid cooling of terrestrial material, typically as a result of meteorite impacts. This sudden, violent application of extreme pressure and heat can create these glassy objects, indicating such an event.

In Geological Terms, a Sudden, Violent Application of Extreme Pressure