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1
Which is made of sediments that have a range of sizes and that come from different rock types?
conglomerate
gneiss
granite
basalt
2
Which statement best describes a general property of rocks ?
Most rocks have a number of minerals in common.
All rocks contain fossils
All rocks contain minerals formed by compression
Most rocks are composed of a single mineral.
3
Where is metamorphic rock frequently found?
with in large lav a flows
the interface within igneous intrusions+sedimentary bedrock
mountains that have horizontal layers with marine fos s ils
thin surface layer covering huge areas of thecontinents
4
which is a fine-grained igneous rock made up primarily of pyroxene and plagioclase feldspar?
basalt
gabbro
granite
rhyolite
5
At which point would metamorphic rock most likely be found?
D
A
B
C
6
According to the ESRT, which sedimentary rock would have particles 1.5 centimeters in diameter?
conglomerate
shale
sandstone
siltstone
7
The granite most likely was formed by the process of
erosion and deposition
compaction and cementation
melting and solidification
heating and metamorphism
8
which graph best represents the average grain sizes in basalt, granite, and rhyolite?
d
c
b
a
9
Grouping of rocks igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic is based primarily upon differences in
age
color
origin
hardness
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Which rock took the longest time to solidify from magma deep within the Earth?
B
A
C
D
