Rock and Mineral Quiz
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Rock and Mineral Quiz

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What is the main example of an acid igneous rock?

  • Gabbro
  • Granite (correct)
  • Basalt
  • Dolesite

    • How does basic igneous rock cool compared to acid igneous rock?

  • Cools at the same rate as acid igneous rock
  • Rapidly due to high silicon
  • It does not cool
  • Slowly due to low silicon (correct)

    • What is the silicon content in basic igneous rocks?

  • About 80%
  • Below 40% (correct)
  • Above 90%
  • 60%

    • What is the main factor that distinguishes acid and basic igneous rocks?

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    What type of rock is formed due to the cooling and solidification of molten material of the earth's crust?

    <p>Igneous rock</p> Signup and view all the answers

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