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jake

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What aspect of igneous rock formation is best illustrated by crystal grain size? Explain the relationship between rock formation and grain size.
 
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Which of the following contributes the most as a greenhouse gas?
 
  A) Oxygen levels in the air
  B) Water vapor levels in the air
  C) Nitrogen levels in the air
  D) The amount of pollutants in ocean water


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Laurenleakan

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Magma cooling rate is most closely related to crystal size in igneous rocks. A slow cooling rate results in large crystals, whereas a fast cooling rate results in small crystals.

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