Question

Using your Greek roots and context clues, figure out the meaning of “fissures” in this sentence and select the best definition:

“Look at these recent fissures in the granite roof”

a.) an opening made by splitting

b.) a line made from evaporation

c.) a line made from sediment deposits

d.) a crack made from crushing

Answer 1

c

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

an opening made by splitting

Step-by-step explanation:

a long, narrow opening or line of breakage made by cracking or splitting, especially in rock or earth.