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Which branch of geology deals with the formation, classification, and occurrence of rocks?
Which branch of geology deals with the formation, classification, and occurrence of rocks?
- Geomorphology
- Mineralogy
- Seismology
- Petrology (correct)
What is the definition of a rock?
What is the definition of a rock?
- A naturally occurring liquid material found in the Earth's crust
- A naturally occurring solid material found in the Earth's mantle
- A naturally occurring solid aggregate or mass of minerals, mineraloids, or organic material (correct)
- A naturally occurring solid material found in the Earth's core
What is the definition of a mineral?
What is the definition of a mineral?
- A naturally occurring inorganic element or compound with a specific chemical composition and ordered internal structure (correct)
- A man-made material with a specific physical property
- A naturally occurring liquid material found in the Earth's crust
- A man-made material with a specific chemical composition
What is the definition of a mineraloid?
What is the definition of a mineraloid?
Which type of rock is formed from the solidification of molten material?
Which type of rock is formed from the solidification of molten material?
Which type of rock is formed from the solidification of molten material?
Which type of rock is formed from the solidification of molten material?
What is the main focus of petrology?
What is the main focus of petrology?
Which term refers to a naturally occurring, inorganic solid that does not exhibit crystallinity?
Which term refers to a naturally occurring, inorganic solid that does not exhibit crystallinity?
What is the composition of rocks?
What is the composition of rocks?
What is the definition of petrology?
What is the definition of petrology?
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Petrology Study Notes
Definition of Key Terms
- A rock is a naturally occurring solid mass of mineral material.
- A mineral is a naturally occurring inorganic solid substance with a specific chemical composition and a crystalline structure.
- A mineraloid is a naturally occurring, inorganic solid that does not exhibit crystallinity.
Types of Rocks
- Igneous rocks are formed from the solidification of molten material.
Focus of Petrology
- The main focus of petrology is the formation, classification, and occurrence of rocks.
Composition of Rocks
- Rocks are composed of minerals.
Definition of Petrology
- Petrology is the branch of geology that deals with the formation, classification, and occurrence of rocks.
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