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Which branch of petrology deals with the origin and formation of rocks?
Which branch of petrology deals with the origin and formation of rocks?
- Petrogenesis (correct)
- Petrology
- Mineralogy
- Petrography
What is 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?
How many types of rocks are there?
- Two
- One
- Three (correct)
- Four
What do geologists observe when classifying a rock sample?
What do geologists observe when classifying a rock sample?
What is the characteristic of coarse-grained rocks?
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.
