Chapter 5
C. Vesicular
A student found a light-colored rock with many air holes. Which word best describes the texture of this rock? A. Felsic B. Coarse C. Vesicular D. Foliated
Igneous Rock
A(n) ___ is formed from the crystallization of magma
Magma
As each group of minerals crystallizes, it removes elements from the remaining ___ instead of adding new elements.
Elements
As each group of minerals melts, different ___ are added to the magma mixture changing its composition.
Melting Points
Because different minerals have different ___, not all parts of a rock melt at the same time.
A. Kimberlite
Diamonds are found in only one type of igneous rock. What is it called? A. Kimberlite B. Pegmatite C. Rhyolite D. Diorite
B. Under very high pressure
Diamonds can form only: A. Under very low pressure B. Under very high pressure C. Above ground D. Near radioactive elements
No. Different minerals have different melting points
Do all minerals have the same melting point?
Obsidian has a very small grain size
Does obsidian, a glassy rock, have a large grain size or a small grain size?
B. They cooled quickly
Extrusive rocks have fine-grained textures because _____ . A. They cooled inside Earth's crust B. They cooled quickly C. They cooled slowly D. They are derived from volcanoes
Lava
Gases escape form ___ as it flows out onto Earth's surface.
B. From the crystallization of magma
How are igneous rocks formed? A. From the cementation of mineral grains B. From the crystallization of magma C. From increased pressures and temperatures D. From the compaction of loose sediments
B. Lava is the surface form of magma
How are magma and lava related? A. Magma is the surface form of lava B. Lava is the surface form of magma C. Magma is lava that contains water D. Lava is magma that contains water
As pressure on the rock increases, the melting point on the rock increases
How does pressure affect the melting point of rock?
Pressure increases with depth on the weight of an overlying rock
How does pressure change with depth, and why?
Temperature increases with depth in Earth's crust
How does temperature change with depth in Earth's crust
B. Ore Deposits
Igneous intrusions often are associated with valuable: A. Radioactive Elements B. Ore Deposits C. Oil Reservoirs D. Fossil Deposits
Pegmatites
Igneous rock with extremely large-grained minerals that can contain rare ores such as lithium and beryllium.
C. Porphyritic
Igneous rock with two distinct grain sizes has a ___ texture. A. Felsic B. Fine-grained C. Porphyritic D. Coarse-grained
D. Interlocking grain textures
Igneous rocks are strong because of their: A. temperature B. Color C. Water Content D. Interlocking grain textures
C. Resistant to weathering.
Igneous rocks tend to be: A. Radioactive B. Full of gold C. Resistant to weathering. D. Vulnerable to weathering.
C. Extrusive
Igneous rocks that cool on Earth's surface are called ____ . A. Lava B. Molten C. Extrusive D. Intrusive
Extrusive
Igneous rocks that form under conditions of fast cooling are said to be ____ .
Igneous Rock
Intrusive or extrusive rock formed from the cooling of crystallization of magma or lava
Obsidian is extrusive, glassy texture without obvious grains (it probably formed as lava cooled quickly on the Earth's surface.)
Is obsidian an intrusive or extrusive igneous rock? How do you know?
Granitic
Light-colored rocks high in silica are said to be ___ .
Granitic Rocks
Light-colored, intrusive igneous rock that has high silica content
A. Silica
Magma contains many elements and comes in several different forms. Which element in magma do scientists use to classify the different forms of magma? A. Silica B. Granite C. Potassium D. Iron
Basaltic
Magma that flows out onto Earth's surface is called ___
C. Magma Crystallization
Metal-rich quartz veins are formed at the end of: A. Volcanic Eruptions B. Radioactive Decay C. Magma Crystallization D. The Cooling of Earth's crust.
Magma
Molten rock inside Earth's crust is called...
B. Higher temperatures
Oceanic crust melts at ___ than continental crust. A. Highly pressures and lower temperatures B. Higher temperatures C. Lower temperatures
A. Vein
Ore deposits such as gold sometimes are found as a(n): A. Vein B. Extrusion C. Oil Reservoirs D. Molten Rock
D. Fluids rich in silica, water, and leftover elements crystallize late in magma formation
Quartz and elements such as gold are sometimes found in veins in igneous rocks. What best explains how the veins form? A. Fluids rich in feldspar bond with the leftover elements in magma B. Fluids rich in pegmatites do not mix with the magma C. Fluids rich in water mix with the magma. D. Fluids rich in silica, water, and leftover elements crystallize late in magma formation
Kimberlite
Rare type of ultramafic rock that can contain diamonds
Basaltic
Rock such as gabbros, which is dark-colored, has low silica content, and is rich in iron and magnesium.
Granitic
Rock such as granite, which is light-colored and has high silica content
Ultramafic
Rock such as peridotite, which has low silica content and very high levels of iron and magnesium.
Porphyritic
Rock with too different-sized grains of the same mineral.
True
T or F: Heat in the upper mantle and upper mantle and. lower crust may come, in part, from the decay of radioactive elements.
True
T or F: Magma is often a slushy mix of molten rock, gases, and mineral crystals.
True
T or F: Magmas are classified as basaltic, andesitic, or rhyolitic.
True
T or F: Silica is the most abundant compound found in magma.
False
T or F: The elements found in magma are quite different from those found in Earth's crust.
False
T or F: in the laboratory rocks must be heated from 8000°C to 12,000°C before they melt.
Partial Melting
The process whereby some minerals melt at low temperatures while other minerals remain solid is called ___.
Fractional Crystallization
The process wherein different minerals form at different temperatures is called ___ .
Pegmatite
Vein of extremely large-grained minerals
D. Ultramafic rocks
What are kimberlites? A. Felsic Rocks B. Mafic Rocks C. Intermediate Rocks D. Ultramafic Rocks
A. Veins of extremely large-grained minerals
What are pegmatites? A. Veins of extremely large-grained minerals B. Magmas of differing densities C. Microscopic, interlocking crystal grains D. Small Volcanoes
A. It forms fine-grained crystals
What effect does a fast cooling rate have on grain size in igneous rocks? A. It forms fine-grained crystals B. It forms large-grained crystals C. It forms light crystals D. It forms dark crystals
C. The decay of radioactive elements
What is the source of heat inside Earth that melts rocks into magma? A. Geothermal energy B. Earth's core is hotter for no reason C. The decay of radioactive elements D. Other molten rocks
A. Geothermal gradient
What is the temperature change in Earth's crust called? A. Geothermal gradient B. Radioactive decay C. Hydrothermal gradient D. Thermal energy
B. it predicts the order in which minerals crystallize from cooling magma
What purpose does the Bowen's Reaction Series serve? A. It predicts the water content of different granites. B. It predicts the order in which minerals crystallize from cooling magma C. It predicts the depth at which different minerals are found in Earth D. It predicts at which temperatures different types of magma solidify
B. Intrusive
What term describes igneous rocks that crystallize inside Earth? A. Magma B. Intrusive C. Lava D. Extrusive
Reverse
When the magma cools, it crystallizes in the ___ order of partial melting.
A. Volume
Which does not affect the formation of magma? A. Volume B. Temperature C. Pressure D. Mineral Composition
D. Diorite
Which intrusive rock has the same composition as andesite? A. Granite B. Balsalt C. Obsidian D. Diorite
D. Volume
Which is NOT a feature used for identifying minerals? A. Hardness B. Color C. Density D. Volume
D. Olivine
Which is the first mineral to form in cooling magma? A. Quartz B. Mica C. Potassium feldspar D. Olivine
C. Rhyolitic
Which magma type contains the greatest amount of silica? A. Basaltic B. Andesitic C. Rhyolitic D. Peridotic
B. Feldspars
Which minerals are associated with the right-handed branch of Bowen's reaction series? A. Olivine and Pyroxene B. Feldspars C. Mica and Feldspars D. Quartz and biotites
A. Quartz and Feldspar
Which minerals are most common in granite? A. Quartz and Feldspar B. Plagioclase Feldspar and Amphibole C. Olivine and Pyroxene D. Quartz and Olivine
B. Glassy texture
Which observation about a rock could lead you to identify it as igneous? A. Well-defined layers B. Glassy texture C. Contains Pebbles D. Made of calcite
B. Has a glassy texture
Which observation about a rock could lead you to identify it as igneous? The rock ____ . A. Has well-defined layers B. Has a glassy texture C. Contains pebbles D. Is made of calcite
D. Mineral Slope
Which of the following is not a factor involved in the formation of magma? A. Water Content B. Temperature C. Pressure D. Mineral Slope
A. Granite
Which of the following is one of the most durable igneous rocks? A. Granite B. Sandstone C. Marble D. Limestone
B. Cooling and crystallization
Which of the following produces an intrusive igneous rock? A. Compaction and cementation of sediments below Earth's surface B. Cooling and crystallization of magma below Earth's surface C. Compaction and cementation of sediments on Earth's surface D. Cooling and crystallization of lava on Earth's surface
B. Fast Cooling
Which process formed this rock (obsidian)? A. Slow cooling B. Fast cooling C. Very fast cooling D. Slow, then fast cooling
B. Diorite
Which rock has an intermediate composition? A. Rhyolite B. Diorite C. Dunite D. Basaltic
B. Kimberlite
Which type of ultrabasic rock sometimes contains diamonds? A. Pegmatite B. Kimberlite C. Granite D. Rhyolite
D. Branches of crystallization
___ explains the relationship between cooling magma and mineral formation. A. Partial melting B. Bowen's reaction series C. Geothermal gradients D. Branches of crystallization
Rhyolitic
___ magma has the highest silica content.
Magma
______ forms deep beneath Earth's crust.
Bowen's Reaction Series
_________ of hardness describes the order in which minerals crystallize.
Vesicular Texture
characterized by containing vesicles, or holes, formed by gas bubbles
Intrusive Rocks
coarse-grained igneous rock that is formed when molten rock cools slowly and solidifies inside Earth's crust
Extrusive Rocks
fine-grained igneous rock that is formed when molten rock cools quickly and solidifies on Earth's surface
Lava
magma that flows and onto Earth's surface
Fractional Crystallization
process in which different minerals crystallize from magma at different temperatures, removing elements from magma
Kimberlites
rare, ultramafic rock that can contain diamonds and other minerals formed only under very high pressures.
Porphyritic Texture
rock texture characterized by large, well-formed crystals surrounded by finer-grained crystals of the same or different mineral
Basaltic Rocks
rock that is dark colored, has lower silica contents, and is rich in iron and magnesium; contains mostly plagioclase and pyroxene
Bowen's Reaction Series
sequential, predictable, dual-branched pattern in which minerals crystallize from cooling magma
Texture
the size, shape, and distribution of the crystals or grains that make up a rock