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_____ the first type of rocks to appear on Earth after its formation and subsequent cooling
_____ the first type of rocks to appear on Earth after its formation and subsequent cooling
IGNEOUS ROCKS
_____ are formed when a mass of melted rock crystallizes.
_____ are formed when a mass of melted rock crystallizes.
IGNEOUS ROCKS
_________is responsible for the volcanism above both mid-ocean ridges and hotspots.
_________is responsible for the volcanism above both mid-ocean ridges and hotspots.
DECOMPRESSION MELTING
______involves the addition of water to mantle rock, which lowers its melting point
______involves the addition of water to mantle rock, which lowers its melting point
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________depends on a particular crystallization sequence
________depends on a particular crystallization sequence
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- In 1928, ____________ a pioneering geologist created an experimental model for the crystallization order of a standard magma as it cools and chemically evolves.
- In 1928, ____________ a pioneering geologist created an experimental model for the crystallization order of a standard magma as it cools and chemically evolves.
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according to Bowen Reaction series, the first mineral to crystallize is _____.
according to Bowen Reaction series, the first mineral to crystallize is _____.
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_____________ can exist at all stages of Bowen's Reaction Series, as it is the most abundant mineral in the crust
_____________ can exist at all stages of Bowen's Reaction Series, as it is the most abundant mineral in the crust
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_________ defines how magma changes or becomes different as it cools.
_________ defines how magma changes or becomes different as it cools.
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____________ is An igneous rock that cooled slowly at depth
____________ is An igneous rock that cooled slowly at depth
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