Mineral Comp. of Igneous Rocks- 5 Q HW

Which minerals are typically found in felsic rocks?

• Pyroxene and Amphibole

• Quartz and Potassium Feldspar

• Biotite and Muscovite

• Calcium-rich Plagioclase Feldspar

What type of rock is gabbro classified as?

• Felsic

• Intermediate

• Mafic

• Ultramafic

Which of the following rocks has the highest silica content?

• Basalt

• Peridotite

• Granite

• Diorite

What is the temperature range at which melting begins for igneous rocks?

• 200°C to 500°C

• 500°C to 700°C

• 700°C to 1200°C

• 1000°C to 1500°C

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Choose all of the minerals that Periodite is composed of:

• Olivine

• Quartz

• Plagioclase feldspar

• Pyroxene

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1