Warm-up: Metamorphic and Igneous Rocks Review

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What is the most common Extrusive igneous rock that is known to make up the ocean floor?

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Basalt

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How do Intrusive Igneous rocks cool?

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slowly

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Describe an igneous rock that contains lots of Silica and is usually lighter in color.

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Extrusive, High Silica

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What is the texture of Intrusive Igneous rocks?

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coarse grain (larger crystals)

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What does Limestone become when pressurized?

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marble

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What is the primary difference between Extrusive and Intrusive igneous rocks?

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Extrusive rocks cool quickly on the surface, while Intrusive rocks cool slowly beneath the surface.

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What is the main component of granite?

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Granite is primarily composed of quartz, feldspar, and mica.

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What type of rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma?

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Igneous rock

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What is the process called when sedimentary rock is transformed into metamorphic rock?

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Metamorphism

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What are the two main types of igneous rocks?

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Extrusive and Intrusive.