What information is revealed by magnetism on rocks?(1 point)

Responses

A. age
B. luster
C. minerals
D. mass

1 answer

The correct response is A. age.

Magnetism in rocks, particularly in igneous and sedimentary rocks, can provide information about their age through the study of paleomagnetism. This involves examining the magnetic signatures recorded in rocks, which can indicate the historical movements of tectonic plates and changes in the Earth's magnetic field over time.