Question

1. based on the passage, what is a geologist?

a. a type of rock made from the hardening and cooling of lava
b. a type of metamorphic rock
c. a part of the earth’s crust and surface
d. a scientist who studies the earth and rocks

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option a describes igneous rock (formed from lava cooling), not a geologist.
• Option b refers to a type of rock (metamorphic), not a geologist.
• Option c describes a part of the Earth, not a person (geologist).
• Option d correctly defines a geologist as a scientist who studies the Earth and rocks.

Answer:

d. a scientist who studies the earth and rocks