Exam 14: Building the Crust With Rocks

A __________ is an intrusion of igneous rock that runs parallel to preexisting layers of rock.

-According to this pie chart, which element from the list below is most abundant in Earth's crust?

Which describes an igneous rock?

-Referring to Table 14.3, what is the protolith for gneiss?

-Referring to the figure, which rock has the greatest density?

-Referring to Table 14.1, which lithifies into fossiliferous limestone?

__________ sedimentary rock is composed of organic material derived from ancient plants.

-Referring to Table 14.3, what is the protolith for schist?

-Referring to the image, Hawai'i has formed in what type of melting environment?

__________ occurs when atoms or molecules come together in an orderly patterned structure.

Which factor does not relate to what type of metamorphic rock results during metamorphism?

Aphanitic rocks are igneous rocks that cool quickly on or near the crust's surface.

Sediments are broken and unconsolidated fragments of rock.

In which geographic setting does mantle melt into magma through flux melting?

Fracking is a new technology, invented in the last two decades.

Which sedimentary rock type is most common?

Which describes a metamorphic rock?

-Referring to Table 14.3, which type of metamorphic rock is used for fuel?

Rocks can become metamorphosed at the ground's surface if they are heated by lava.

Rock that has cooled from magma is called __________.