What is the primary focus of igneous petrology?

Igneous Rocks and Petrology Concepts

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1.
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The study of magma and rocks formed from it
The study of sedimentary rocks
The study of metamorphic processes
The study of fossil formation
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How are volcanic rocks primarily characterized?
By their coarse grains
By their color
By their fine grains
By their mineral content
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is the primary difference between volcanic and plutonic rocks?
Volcanic rocks are light-colored, plutonic rocks are dark-colored
Volcanic rocks cool quickly, plutonic rocks cool slowly
Volcanic rocks form below the surface, plutonic rocks form at the surface
Volcanic rocks are coarse-grained, plutonic rocks are fine-grained
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What term is used for igneous rocks that are rich in quartz and feldspar?
Ultramafic
Intermediate
Mafic
Felsic
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a characteristic of ultramafic rocks?
High silica content
Rich in quartz
Rich in mafic minerals
Light in color
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the 'Q' in the QAPF classification system stand for?
Quartzite
Quartz
Quarry
Quicksilver
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which mineral is not typically found in both quartz and feldspathoid rocks?
Mica
Nepheline
Quartz
Feldspar
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