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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?
- Petrology
- Petrography
- Petrogenesis (correct)
- Mineralogy
What is petrography?
What is petrography?
- The study of the origin, occurrence, structure, and history of rocks
- The description and systematic classification of rocks
- The microscopic examination of thin sections of rocks (correct)
- The classification of rocks based on color and texture
How many types of rocks are there?
How many types of rocks are there?
- Two
- Three (correct)
- One
- Four
What do geologists observe when classifying a rock sample?
What do geologists observe when classifying a rock sample?
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What is the texture of rocks with large and easily visible grains called?
What is the texture of rocks with large and easily visible grains called?
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