Environmental Studies

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What is the role that depth can play on cooling and crystallization of igneous rocks? What will ... Started by roselinechinyere27m	1 Replies 24 Views	Jul 16, 2018 by harveenkau8139
When teaching about igneous rocks, one trick instructors often implement to help students determine ... Started by mspears3	1 Replies 13 Views	Jul 16, 2018 by vickyvicksss
Match the rock with the correct igneous composition. (Some choices will be used more than once.) ... Started by melly21297	1 Replies 107 Views	Jul 16, 2018 by softEldritch
Match the intrusive igneous rock with its extrusive equivalent. A) Basalt B) Andesite C) ... Started by Marty	1 Replies 98 Views	Jul 16, 2018 by Chou
The two branches of Bowen's reaction series are the continuous series and the discontinuous series. ... Started by newbem	3 Replies 73 Views	Jul 16, 2018 by thall411
What are two ways a primary magma can be generated? What will be an ideal ... Started by lunatika	1 Replies 30 Views	Jul 16, 2018 by akudia
Magma can form up to 250 km deep in the Earth. If magma forms at such a depth, how can magma at that ... Started by luvbio	1 Replies 92 Views	Jul 16, 2018 by mariahkathleeen
How does the presence of silica affect the temperature and viscosity of magma? What will be an ... Started by luminitza	1 Replies 32 Views	Jul 16, 2018 by ebenov
How could a researcher use magmatic differentiation to determine if a batholith is the result of one ... Started by D2AR0N	1 Replies 16 Views	Jul 16, 2018 by tashiedavis420
All rocks are classified according to ________ and ________. What will be an ideal ... Started by colton	1 Replies 15 Views	Jul 16, 2018 by sokh
List the intrusive igneous textures below. Phaneritic, aphanitic, glassy, pyroclastic, pegmatitic ... Started by OSWALD	1 Replies 48 Views	Jul 16, 2018 by raili21
Explain the processes occurring in the figure above that are generating magma. At what kind of ... Started by james9437	1 Replies 68 Views	Jul 16, 2018 by Moriaki
At what temperature will peridotite melt along the geothermal gradient? What will be an ideal ... Started by Kikoku	3 Replies 59 Views	Jul 16, 2018 by kishoreddi
What would happen to the peridotite if there was a decrease in pressure from that at the depth of ... Started by wrbasek0	1 Replies 18 Views	Jul 16, 2018 by dyrone
________ is a material's resistance to flowing. A) Viscosity B) Volatiles C) Composition D) ... Started by panfilo	1 Replies 161 Views	Jul 16, 2018 by kjo;oj
________ is pulverized rock, lava fragments, and ash erupted from a volcano. A) Pahoehoe B) ... Started by fnuegbu	1 Replies 49 Views	Jul 16, 2018 by carlsona147
A ________ is a cone-shaped structure created by successive eruptions of volcanic materials such as ... Started by D2AR0N	1 Replies 16 Views	Jul 16, 2018 by dominiqueenicolee
Around which volcano is a scientist likely find pillow basalts? A) Mount St. Helens B) Parcutin ... Started by vinney12	1 Replies 44 Views	Jul 16, 2018 by srodz
With the exception of volcanoes associated with a subduction zone, most volcanic islands are ... Started by meagbuch	1 Replies 39 Views	Jul 16, 2018 by Moriaki
In order to cover such large expanses of seafloor, shield volcanoes erupt ________ lava. A) ... Started by ETearle	1 Replies 39 Views	Jul 16, 2018 by mochi09
A ________ is a submarine volcano. A) seamount B) caldera C) scoria cone D) ... Started by asan beg	3 Replies 113 Views	Jul 16, 2018 by joewallace
Based on the structure of the cone and the rock making it up, what interpretations can be made about ... Started by azncindy619	1 Replies 13 Views	Jul 16, 2018 by kthug
Lavas erupting from composite cones are generally ________-rich, making them very viscous. A) ... Started by Alygatorr01285	1 Replies 28 Views	Jul 16, 2018 by thall411
What kind(s) of lava are most closely associated with composite cones? A) Andesite B) Rhyolite ... Started by elizabeth18	1 Replies 29 Views	Jul 16, 2018 by Ksh22
Most cinder cones have eruptive phases that last for centuries. Indicate whether this statement ... Started by theo	1 Replies 27 Views	Jul 16, 2018 by bitingbit