Exam 2: Geological Terminology and Concepts: Part B

Clacite shows sets of cleavage.

Large inverted mushroom-shaped intrusions that sag down in the middle due to dense rocks are called as

naturally occurring, inorganic substance that does not have orderly arrangement of atoms is called as

The lithosphere is approximately thick.

The light coloured minerals shows lesser specific gravity than dark coloured minerals.

Gatens shows lusture.

What is the most common structural element of group silicate mineral ?

The study of rock deformation and geometry is known as

The curst of earth is static and stable.

What drives the internal heat of earth ?

Igneous rock changes to metamorphic rock by process of

How thick is the crust of the earth ?

The element which is having highest volume per cent in the continental crust of earth is

The method of rock forming is called as

Plutonic type of rocks generally shows

Small pieces of rock moved from one part to other by wind and water, glacier is called as

Small pieces of rocks are called as

The earth's external heat engine is not responsible for

Which will be the parental rock for metamorphic rock ?

Igneous rocks are formed by