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IGNEOUS ROCKS
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1What are the two types of magma?
- AFelsic and mafic magma
- BBasic and acidic magma
2What are the characteristics of mafic magma?
- ACrystallizes at a Very hot temperature (900-1200°C)
- BIs very fluid
- CHas low silica content (~50%)
- Dcontains magnesium and iron rich minerals
- Eits volatiles gases are low
- FIt produces flowing volcanoes: Lava flows
- GAll of the Above
3Which is more dense, mafic magma or felsic magma
- AFelsic
- BMafic
4What is an example of mafic magma?
- AOceanic crust
- BContinental crust
5What type of volcanoes does mafic magma create?
- AShield and cinder cone volcanoes
- Bcalderas and shield volcanoes
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What are the characteristics of felsic magma?- Ait crystallizes at a temperature that is less than 850°C
- BIt is highly viscous
- CIt has a high silica content
- DIt contains felspar and silica rich minerals like quartz
- EIts volatile gasses may reach up to 15%
- Fwater and carbon dioxide are its main volatile gasses
- GAll of the Above
7Which is less dense, felsic magma or mafic magma?
- AMafic magma
- Bfelsic magma
8What is an example of felsic magma?
- Aoceanic crust
- Bcontinental crust
9What type of volcanoes does felsic magma create?
- AStratovolcanoes and or composite cone
- Bshield volcano and cinder cone volcanoes
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- Quiz on IGNEOUS ROCKS, created by Chika Abigail on 09/01/2020.
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