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What type of rock formation results from the cooling of magma within the Earth's crust?

  • Effusive volcanic
  • Clastic
  • Intrusive volcanic (correct)
  • Metamorphic

    • Which of the following is a characteristic of sedimentary rocks?

  • Contain large crystals due to slow cooling
  • Result from the cooling of magma
  • Formed under high pressure and temperature
  • Often preserve fossils (correct)

    • What type of sedimentary rock is formed from the cementation of fragments of preexisting rocks?

  • Intrusive
  • Metamorphic
  • Authigenic
  • Clastic (correct)

    • Which of the following processes describes the formation of metamorphic rocks?

    <p>Pressure cooking of preexisting rocks (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do colors in intrusive volcanic rocks like granite primarily vary?

    <p>According to the composition of the lava (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines authigenic sedimentary rocks?

    <p>They result from chemical precipitation of elements in situ (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of sedimentary rock mentioned?

    <p>Gneiss (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes effusive volcanic rocks from other types of igneous rocks?

    <p>They cool rapidly on the surface (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    What is a rock?

    A naturally occurring solid aggregate of minerals or mineraloids that forms a coherent whole.

    What are igneous rocks?

    Rocks formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

    What are intrusive igneous rocks?

    Igneous rocks formed when magma cools and solidifies slowly within the Earth's crust, allowing large crystals to grow.

    What are extrusive igneous rocks?

    Igneous rocks formed when lava cools and solidifies quickly on the Earth's surface, resulting in small crystals embedded in an amorphous matrix.

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    What are metamorphic rocks?

    Rocks that have been transformed from pre-existing rocks by heat, pressure, or chemical reactions.

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    What are sedimentary rocks?

    Rocks formed from the accumulation and cementation of sediments, such as particles of sand, clay, or shells.

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    What are clastic sedimentary rocks?

    Sedimentary rocks formed from the accumulation and cementation of fragments of pre-existing rocks.

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    What are authigenic sedimentary rocks?

    Sedimentary rocks formed from the accumulation and cementation of particles that were formed in place.

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    Study Notes

    Rocks and Fossils

    • Rocks are natural aggregates of minerals or particles. They cannot be defined by their chemical formulas, but are well-defined in space.
    • Crystalline Rocks (Igneous): Formed from cooling magma under high pressure.
      • Intrusive: Magma cools slowly within the Earth's crust, creating large crystals (e.g., granite). Colors depend on the lava's composition.
      • Effusive: Magma cools quickly, producing small crystals embedded in a non-crystalline matrix (e.g., porphyry). Colors depend on the lava's composition.
    • Metamorphic Rocks: Pre-existing rocks transformed by high pressure and temperature (e.g., gneiss). This process is a slow, atom migration process.
    • Sedimentary Rocks: Formed from the accumulation and cementation of particles.
      • Clastic: Accumulation of fragments from other rocks (e.g., sandstones). Sandstones are composed of sand-sized grains (visible). Mudstones are composed of fine-grained clay (invisible). Conglomerates consist of gravel or pebble sized grains embedded in finer matrix.
      • Authigenic: Particles that form in situ (in their location). Examples include limestones (calcite, aragonite, and other calcium carbonate crystals), which can have various colors, white is pure.
        • These types may include coral reefs formed in open ocean settings.

    Additional Information (from mixed rock types)

    • Variations in color of rocks are influenced by the presence of different minerals, particularly iron or manganese. Gray/black coloration is linked to high organic matter content, while yellow, red, or brown hues indicate iron or manganese richness.
    • Limestone, subjected to certain conditions, can change into dolostone (magnesium replaces limestone components).
    • "Mixed" rocks result from the combination of autochthonous (formed in the same location) and exotic (imported) particles. For example, marls form in transitional areas like offshore shelf settings.

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    Explore the fascinating world of rocks and fossils with this quiz. Learn about the various types of rocks, including igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary formations. Each rock type has unique characteristics and formation processes, making them integral to understanding Earth's geology.

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