ES 9th Ch. 3 Rocks

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A felsic igneous rock is usually identified by its color and its

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silica content

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What process or processes would cause sediments to form into a sedimentary rock?

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compaction and cementation

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What type of rock would occur if magma cools and hardens?

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igneous rock

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A rock composed of cemented, rounded pebbles is a

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conglomerate.

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Which of the following is one of the most common elements in Earth's crust? potassium, silicon, carbon, aluminum

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silicon

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Magma that cools deep below the earth's crust forms what type of rock?

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intrusive

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Where does most metamorphic rock form?

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deep below the earth’s surface

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Felsic rocks are high in

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silica.

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Which of the following is true about rocks?
Options:
Rocks are composed of only one mineral.
Rocks do not contain any mineral matter.
Coal is not considered a true rock.
Most rocks are a mixture of minerals.

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Most rocks are a mixture of minerals.

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Which of the following is NOT one of the three types of rock? igneous, sedimentary, magma, metamorphic

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magma