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Which branch of petrology deals with the origin and formation of rocks?

Petrogenesis (correct)

Petrology

Mineralogy

Petrography

What is petrography?

The description and systematic classification of rocks, aided by microscopic examination of thin sections. (correct)

The study of the origin, occurrence, structure, and history of rocks.

The classification of rocks based on their color and texture.

The study of the minerals that make up different parts of a rock.

How many types of rocks are there?

Two

One

Three (correct)

Four

What do geologists observe when classifying a rock sample?

<p>Color, texture, and mineral composition</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of coarse-grained rocks?

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Which branch of petrology deals with the origin and formation of rocks? What is petrography? How many types of rocks are there? What do geologists observe when classifying a rock sample? What is the characteristic of coarse-grained rocks?

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Test your knowledge of petrology with this quiz! Explore the origin, structure, and formation of rocks, as well as the description and classification of different rock types. Challenge yourself with questions on petrogenesis, petrography, and more.