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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

    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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