Igneous rocks and processes Flashcards
1
Q
Viscosity of basaltic magma?
A
Low.
2
Q
Viscosity of andesitic magma?
A
Intermediate.
3
Q
Viscosity of rhyolitic magma?
A
High.
4
Q
Viscosity of granitic magma?
A
More viscous than basaltic.
5
Q
Temperature of basaltic magma?
A
High.
6
Q
Temperature of andesitic magma?
A
Medium.
7
Q
Temperature of rhyolitic magma?
A
Low.
8
Q
Temperature of granitic magma?
A
Very high.
9
Q
Gas content of basaltic magma?
A
Low.
10
Q
Gas content of andesitic magma?
A
Moderate.
11
Q
Gas content of rhyolitic magma?
A
High.
12
Q
Gas content of granitic magma?
A
Very high.
13
Q
Silica content of basaltic magma?
A
Low.
14
Q
Silica content of andesitic magma?
A
Intermediate.
15
Q
Silica content of rhyolitic magma?
A
High.
