26.2 Flashcards
Define Rock
is a naturally formed mixture that can contain minerals, rock fragments, and volcanic glass
How are rocks identified?
by their composition and texture
What does the texture of a rock describe about a rock?
It describes the size, shape, and arrangement of the rock components
Where do intrusive igneous rocks form?
They form within the Earth’s crust.
What type of molten rock does intrusive igneous rocks form from?
magma
What is the name of the series that illustrates simultaneous crystallization of silicate minerals?
Bowen’s Reaction Series
What are the 3 types of magma?
Mafic, Intermediate, and Felsic
Which magma has a low silica content?
Mafic
Which magma has a high silica content?
Felsic
Which type of crust has an abundant amount of quartz?(oceanic or continental)
Continental
Which type of crust has little to no quartz?(oceanic or continental)
Deep Continental and Oceanic
Which type of igneous rock has a coarse-grained texture?
Intrusive
Which type of igneous rock has a fine-grained texture?
Extrusive
Do fine-grained rock cool slowly or quickly?
Quickly
What are the two specific texture types for extrusive igneous rock?
Vesicular and Porphyritic