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What is a consolidated aggregate of various types of minerals or multiple grains of the same kind of mineral called?
What is a consolidated aggregate of various types of minerals or multiple grains of the same kind of mineral called?
What process describes the sequence of events in which rocks are formed, destroyed, altered, and reformed?
What process describes the sequence of events in which rocks are formed, destroyed, altered, and reformed?
What primarily differentiates magma from lava?
What primarily differentiates magma from lava?
Which statement about the melting of rocks under different conditions is TRUE?
Which statement about the melting of rocks under different conditions is TRUE?
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How does Bowen's Reaction Series explain the evolution of crystallizing magma?
How does Bowen's Reaction Series explain the evolution of crystallizing magma?
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What is the best description of Earth's mantle?
What is the best description of Earth's mantle?
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Why are mafic eruptions typically less explosive than felsic eruptions?
Why are mafic eruptions typically less explosive than felsic eruptions?
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What does 'fractionation' in magma refer to?
What does 'fractionation' in magma refer to?
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Where does the formation of magma generally begin?
Where does the formation of magma generally begin?
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As magma crystallizes, what process is likely to occur?
As magma crystallizes, what process is likely to occur?
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What is least likely indicated by the terms younger or older in geological formations?
What is least likely indicated by the terms younger or older in geological formations?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding the age of rock produced from intrusion?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the age of rock produced from intrusion?
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Why are isotopes with short half-lives not useful for dating very old rocks?
Why are isotopes with short half-lives not useful for dating very old rocks?
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What happens to the parent and daughter atoms after the first half-life in radioactive decay?
What happens to the parent and daughter atoms after the first half-life in radioactive decay?
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Which property does NOT belong to the physical characteristics of minerals?
Which property does NOT belong to the physical characteristics of minerals?
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Which term describes the tendency of some minerals to break along flat surfaces?
Which term describes the tendency of some minerals to break along flat surfaces?
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Study Notes
Magma and Rock Formation
- Formation of magma typically begins at the junctions between mineral grains.
- As magma crystallizes, it evolves by becoming more felsic and more viscous as mafic minerals crystallize out.
- The terms "younger" and "older" relate to the relative dating of geological formations.
- Intrusive rocks generally possess an age different from that of surrounding rocks, and specific patterns may indicate their formation history.
Geological Processes
- Faulting and magma intrusion affect rock formations differently; specific relationships exist between these processes.
- Arrangement of rocks can indicate their chronological order, from youngest to oldest.
- Isotopes with short half-lives are ineffective for dating ancient rocks due to their rapid decay.
Rock Composition and Properties
- Parent and daughter atoms undergo transformations after the first half-life during radioactive decay.
- Earth’s characteristics enabling life exclude certain factors like distance from the sun or presence of water.
- Density is crucial for understanding a planet's surface gravity; Earth is denser than many celestial bodies.
Mineral Properties
- Rocks are composed of building blocks known as minerals.
- Atoms are fundamental units of matter, which cannot be divided by ordinary chemical processes.
- Streak refers to the color of mineral powder when rubbed on unglazed porcelain.
- The tendency of minerals to cleave along flat surfaces is known as cleavage.
Types of Rocks and their Formation
- Igneous rocks result from the solidification of magma.
- The geological cycle involves formation, destruction, alteration, and reformation of rocks.
- Sedimentary rocks form through processes of weathering and erosion.
Magma Characteristics and Behavior
- The distinction between magma and lava lies primarily in their locations; magma is underground, while lava is on the surface.
- Various statements regarding magma include that it forms when rocks melt, and temperatures of magma commonly exceed 1000 degrees Celsius.
- Bowen's Reaction Series illustrates the development of mineralogy in cooling magma, primarily decreasing temperature.
Earth's Structure and Composition
- The Earth's mantle consists mostly of solid rock, interspersed with pockets of liquid rock.
- Mafic eruptions are less explosive than felsic eruptions due to the higher temperature of mafic magma, allowing gases to remain dissolved.
- Fractionation refers to the segregation of minerals during cooling, affecting the composition of the remaining magma.
Planetary Atmospheres
- Earth's atmosphere is composed of approximately 77% Nitrogen, 21% Oxygen, and 1% Argon, highlighting its unique characteristics in the solar system.
Additional Study Notes
- Planet classifications vary based on size, reinforcing the diversity of celestial bodies.
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Description
This quiz evaluates key concepts covered in the 1st quarter of Earth and Life Science for Grade 12. Participants will answer questions focused on topics such as the formation of magma and various geological processes. Understand the concepts thoroughly to perform well.
