Rock cycle- Earth science

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what is Molten material located within earths interior

Magma

what is Molten material after it erupts at earths surface

Lava

Describe igneous rock texture

size, shape, and orientation

Magma cools quickly-

small crystals

5 MINERALS found in igneous rocks (FOPPQ)

- Feldspar -Olivine -Plagioclase -Pyroxene -Quartz

Classify composition based on the minerals in igneous rocks (FIMU)

-Felsic

What type of rock forms when molten material produces deep within earth/ forms when molten material cools and hardens

Igneous rocks

Majority of earth's crust is composed of?

Igneous rocks (rock of fire)

a naturally occurring, inorganic solid with a definite chemical composition and characteristic CRYSTALLINE structure

Mineral

Bowen's reaction series describes the different minerals that form in magma at different ___?

Temperature and pressure conditions

How do mineral grains from for igneous rocks

They from as Magma OR Lava cools

Igneous rocks are classified by their ___ and ___

composition and texture

Magma cools slowly-

large crystals


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