Earth Space Fall Final study Guide 1

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Which metamorphic rock fizzes when in contact with acid?

Back

Marble is a metamorphic rock that fizzes when it comes in contact with acid.

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What color is pyrite?

Back

Pyrite is often referred to as 'fool's gold' and is typically a shiny brass-yellow color.

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Where do extrusive igneous rocks form?

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Extrusive igneous rocks form on the surface of the Earth, typically from lava that cools quickly.

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Rocks that have large crystals have a ___________ grain.

Back

Rocks with large crystals have a coarse grain.

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What is the name of this rock? (Obsidian or Granite)

Back

Obsidian is a naturally occurring volcanic glass.

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What is the process of rock formation called?

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The process of rock formation is called the rock cycle.

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What type of rock is formed from cooled magma?

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Igneous rocks are formed from cooled magma.

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What is the difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks?

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Intrusive igneous rocks form inside the Earth from slowly cooled magma, while extrusive igneous rocks form on the surface from quickly cooled lava.

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What is sedimentary rock primarily composed of?

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Sedimentary rock is primarily composed of particles and organic material that have been compacted and cemented together.

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What is metamorphism?

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Metamorphism is the process by which existing rocks are transformed by heat, pressure, and chemically active fluids.