5 Questions
What are the three major components of magma?
Silica, oxygen, iron
Which are the four basic igneous compositions?
Felsic, intermediate, mafic, ultramafic
What are the six major igneous textures?
Phaneritic, aphanitic, porphyritic, glassy, vesicular, pyroclastic
How can magmatic differentiation generate a magma body with different mineralogy from its parent magma?
Through fractional crystallization
What can generate a basaltic (mafic) magma through partial melting of the mantle rock peridotite?
Partial melting of mantle rock peridotite
Test your knowledge of igneous rocks and intrusive activity with this quiz based on the essentials of geology. Explore the components of magma, compare different igneous compositions, and identify major types of intrusive activity. Sharpen your understanding of these geological processes and enhance your grasp of the subject matter.
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