Earth Science Chapter 6

Question 1

What kind of rock would be classified as "poryphyritic?"

Accepted Answer

Igneous

Question 2

When magma flows in between rock layers and cools, it is known as a ______________.

Accepted Answer

Sill

Question 3

True or False: Regional metamorphism and contact metamorphism occur separately.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 4

Intrusions are rock masses that form underground. The largest kind are known as _______.

Accepted Answer

Batholiths

Question 5

What kind of rock would be classified as "foliated or non-foliated?"

Accepted Answer

Metamorphic

Question 6

True or False: Rock sediment that glues rock fragments together would be COMPACTION.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 7

Which kind of metamorphic rock would form bands?

Accepted Answer

Foliated

Question 8

What kind of rock is a "mafic" rock?

Accepted Answer

Igneous

Question 9

What kind of igneous rock forms above the Earth's surface?

Accepted Answer

Extrusive

Question 10

What kind of rock is a "clastic" rock?

Accepted Answer

Sedimentary

Question 11

________ is defined as the creation of a solid from previously dissolved chemicals.

Accepted Answer

Precipitation

Question 12

How does Mr. Killian take his pizza?

Accepted Answer

Veggies, bacon, and blue cheese

Question 13

When an igneous rock contains a high level of silica, it is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

Felsic

Questions 13