GEOL 1401 GEOL-1401 Chapter 3 Quiz

Question 1


A porphyritic texture where large crystals are embedded in a matrix of small crystal
may form when



a magma that has partially crystallized slowly moves to a different location where it
then cools rapidly.



climate change causes crystals to cool at different rates



crystals of different compositions grow to different sizes



crystals of different compositions cool at different rates




Question 2 1/1pts



Granite and gabbro


have a similar mineral composition



are similar in both texture and mineral composition



are not similar in either texture or mineral composition



have a similar texture




Question 3 0/1pts



Metamorphism occurs when a rock


experiences conditions that include high pressures


‘ Correct Answer

experiences conditions that are significantly different from those that formed the rock


experiences conditions that are similar to those that formed the rock



experiences conditions that include high temperatures




Question 4 1/1pts



The common rock produced by the metamorphism of limestone is


marble



mica schist



gneiss



phyllite