Igneous Rocks Exam

Front

Kai and Nora are studying different types of rocks. They learn about rocks that form from the solidification of magma or lava. Which type of rock are they studying?

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igneous

Front

Where is magma located?

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below ground

Front

Where is lava located?

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above ground

Front

Describe the texture of the following igneous rock: smooth, coarse, vesicular, glassy

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glassy

Front

Describe the texture of the following igneous rock: glassy, rough, vesicular, coarse

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vesicular

Front

Describe the texture of the following igneous rock (grain size 1-10 mm).

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coarse

Front

Describe the texture of the following igneous rock (grain size < 1mm). Options: glassy, fine, coarse, vesicular

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fine

Front

Describe the mineral composition of the following igneous rock: felsic, mafic

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felsic

Front

Describe the mineral composition of the following igneous rock: felsic, mafic

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mafic

Front

Describe the environment of formation for the following igneous rock (grain size > 10 mm).

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intrusive