M6: Magma and Endogenic Process Flashcards

1
Q

Is found beneath the surface of the
Earth, and evidence of magmatism
has also been discovered on other
terrestrial planets and some natural
satellites.

A

Magma

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2
Q

Result of melted rocks

A

Magma

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3
Q

Occurs where hot, solid mantle rock ascends in zone of convective upwelling

A

Decompressional melting

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4
Q

Enormous volume of ocean water circulate through newly formed igneous rocks at mid-ocean ridges

A

Flux Melting

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5
Q

What happens after magma is formed?

A

Intrusion and Extrusion

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6
Q

Magma that moves up into a volcano without erupting

A

Intrusion

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7
Q

An eruption of magnetic materials that cause land formation on the surface of the earth

A

Extrusion

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8
Q

refers to all sorts of igneous geological activities taking place below
the Earth’s surface.

A

Plutonism

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