What is basalt?
Practice Flashcard: FOSS Earth History Investigations 5 & 6 Review

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Basalt is a black igneous rock that forms from the rapid cooling of lava, typically with no visible crystals.
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How do igneous rocks form?
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Igneous rocks form when molten rock (magma or lava) cools and solidifies. If it cools quickly above ground, it may have small or no crystals; if it cools slowly underground, it may have larger crystals.
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What is the Ring of Fire?
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The Ring of Fire is a major area in the Pacific Ocean where a large number of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur due to tectonic plate boundaries.
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What causes earthquakes?
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Earthquakes are caused by the movement of tectonic plates, which can slide past each other, collide, or pull apart.
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What is convection?
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Convection is the cycle of moving material caused by the rise of less-dense material and the sinking of denser material, often seen in fluids.
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What is the significance of crystal size in rocks?
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The size of crystals in a rock can indicate how quickly the rock cooled; larger crystals suggest slow cooling, while smaller crystals suggest rapid cooling.
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What is tectonic plate movement?
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Tectonic plate movement refers to the shifting of the Earth's lithosphere, which can lead to geological events like earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
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