IGNEOUS ROCKS Flashcards

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Formed from solidification of magma or lava which flows out from depth

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Igneous Rocks

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givr 3 examples of components of almost all types of igneous rocks

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quartz, feldspar, mica

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3
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Igneous rocks are characterized by

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Intergrowth of crystals and volcanic glass

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4
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Crystal size is ________________ to the cooling rate of magma

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directly proportional

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5
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formed deep underground

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Big crystals

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6
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formed near the surface

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smaller crystals

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7
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Bowen’s reaction series is a general model is created to show the __________________ at specific

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progression of silicate crystallization

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8
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two types of Igneous Rocks

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extrusive rocks
intrusive rocks

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9
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forms when magma or volcanic fragments erupt and solidify on Earth’s Surface, that results with very small crystals

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extrusive rocks

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10
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forms when magma crystallizes within the crust and is composed of medium to coarse grains

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Intrusive Rocks

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11
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shows the progression of silicate minerals crystallization at specific temerature condition

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Bowen’s reaction series

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