Introduction to Petrology

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What is the primary focus of petrology?

  • Study of soil
  • Study of rocks (correct)
  • Study of plants
  • Study of minerals

A rock is classified as a naturally occurring liquid.

False (B)

What do petrologists classify rocks by?

How they formed

A rock is a naturally occurring solid aggregate of one or more __________.

<p>minerals</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions:

<p>Petrology = The study of rocks Mineral = A naturally occurring substance Igneous Rock = Formed from solidified magma or lava Sedimentary Rock = Formed from compaction of sediments</p> Signup and view all the answers

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