Phaneritic texture Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Question 1 of 25 4.0/ 4.0 Points What is the texture of this metamorphic rock?  A. nonfissile  B. nonfoliated  C. fissile  D. phaneritic  E. foliated Question 2 of 25 4.0/ 4.0 Points The core of a mountain range that formed during regional metamorphism would contain a _____ metamorphic facies.  A. phaneritic  B. high-grade  C. low-grade  D. moderat

Question 1 of 25 4.0/ 4.0 Points What is the texture of this metamorphic rock?  A. nonfissile  B. nonfoliated  C. fissile  D. phaneritic  E. foliated Question 2 of 25 4.0/ 4.0 Points The core of a mountain range that formed during regional metamorphism would contain a _____ metamorphic facies.  A. phaneritic  B. high-grade  C. low-grade  D. moderate-grade  E. blueschist Question 3 of 25 4.0/ 4.0 Points Heat promotes recrystallization by ...

Week 5 Exam Question 1 of 254.0/ 4.0 Points Which type of metamorphism is responsible for the greatest amount of deformation? A. subduction B. burial C. contact D. regional E. fault Question 2 of 254.0/ 4.0 Points What are the three agents of metamorphism? A. differential pressure, heat, and temperature B. temperature, pressure, and chemically reactive fluids C. differential pressure, deep-sea smokers, and hydrothermal vents D. differential pressure, confining pressure, and...

Continental Drift The theory that continents move over time Pangaea A super continent consisting of all of our current continents Plate Tectonics The idea that the Earth's crust is made up of many plates that shift Crust Consists of continental and oceanic layers Lithosphere Consists of crust and upper mantle Convergent Boundary The coming together of two tectonic plates Divergent Boundary The spreading of two tectonic plates Transform Bou...

ERSC 181 Week 8 Final Exam (Timed and single Access) Questions and Answers 2023. The primary basis for classifying detrital (clastic) rocks is _______, whereas the primary basis for classifying chemical rocks is ________. Question 6 2 / 2 points The Precambrian Era is the time before abundant multicellular life with hard parts evolved. This time interval represents what percentage of earth's history? Question 7 2 / 2 points Which of the following surficial processes results in the most po...

SCIN 138 Week 8 Final Exam 2023 | SCIN 138 INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL GEOLOGY. A coarse-grained (phaneritic texture) igneous rock formed _________________.  A. on the surface of the earth in a quiet (effusive) eruption  B. by immense direct pressure and heat  C. due to erosion, frost wedging, and weathering  D. on the surface of the earth in an explosive eruption  E. deep under the surface of the earth Question 5 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points Where is the top of the asthenosphe...

SCIN138 Week 8 Final Exam ALL Answers 100% Correct FALL 2023 Latest Guaranteed Grade A+. SCIN 138 Week 8 Final Exam (timed and single access) Part 1 of 4 - 50.0/ 52.0 Points Question 1 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points In the rock cycle, what processes directly link igneous rocks to metamorphic rocks?  A. weathering and erosion  B. recrystallization by high heat and pressure  C. melting and crystallization  D. deposition and lithification  E. compaction and cementation Questio...

A coarse-grained (phaneritic texture) igneous rock formed _________________.  A. due to erosion, frost wedging, and weathering  B. on the surface of the earth in an explosive eruption  C. on the surface of the earth in a quiet (effusive) eruption  D. by immense direct pressure and heat  E. deep under the surface of the earth Question 2 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points The Precambrian Era is the time before abundant multicellular life with hard parts evolved. This time interval ...

AMU ERSC181 week 8 Final Exam, graded -A coarse-grained (phaneritic texture) igneous rock formed . • A. due to erosion, frost wedging, and weathering • B. on the surface of the earth in an explosive eruption • C. on the surface of the earth in a quiet (effusive) eruption • D. by immense direct pressure and heat • E. deep under the surface of the earth Question 2 of 50 2.0 / 2.0 Points The Precambrian Era is the time before abundant mult...

Week 8 Final Exam (timed and single access) Return to Assessment List Part 1 of 4 - 48.0/ 52.0 Points Question 1 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points A coarse-grained (phaneritic texture) igneous rock formed _________________.  A. due to erosion, frost wedging, and weathering  B. on the surface of the earth in an explosive eruption  C. on the surface of the earth in a quiet (effusive) eruption  D. by immense direct pressure and heat  E. deep under the surface of the earth Questio...