Looking at a ________ helps geologists identify minerals and classify rocks.
A)thin section
B)micro section
C)thin slide
D)micro slide

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A thin section is a very thin slice of rock that is mounted on a glass slide and viewed under a polarizing microscope. This allows geologists to see the minerals present in the rock and their relationships to each other, which helps with identification and classification. "Micro section" and "micro slide" are not commonly used terms in geology, and "thin slide" is not as specific as "thin section."

Looking at a ________ Helps Geologists Identify Minerals and Classify