When volcanic and sedimentary rocks are forming, they become magnetised. Which of the following statements is CORRECT?
A) Rock magnetism cannot be directly measured.
B) Magnetic reversals are recorded in the rocks.
C) A chron represents the time between two successive magnetic reversals.
D) Magnetic reversals occur at fixed intervals of time.
E) All of the answers are correct.
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