Why do some rock formations go by names containing specific rock types,while others retain the word "formation"?
A) It depends on the locality of the rock formation.
B) Areas named as a "formation" contain more than one rock type.
C) The rock type could not be determined if it was named "formation."
D) It is the choice of the person who first studies the rock formation.

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Rock formations that go by names containing specific rock types usually consist mostly or entirely of that particular rock type. On the other hand, formations that retain the word "formation" generally contain several different rock types that can't be specifically identified by the name.

Why Do Some Rock Formations Go by Names Containing Specific