Bowen's reaction series describes
A) the degree of chemical reactivity of various minerals.
B) the order in which minerals crystallize from magma as the magma cools.
C) the ratio of the rate of chemical weathering to physical weathering in a particular rock.
D) the ratio of the rate of physical weathering to chemical weathering in a particular rock.
B) the order in which minerals crystallize from magma as the magma cools.
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Metamorphism that occurs through the involvement of hot water circulating through the rock is called:
a) Contact b) Regional c) Erosional d) Hydrothermal e) Conductive
Sometimes, horizontal transition zones exist in which great temperature differences occur across relatively short distances. These transition zones are called:
A) fronts. B) jet streams. C) anti-cyclones. D) inversions.
A(n) ____________________ ____________________ features clear skies and very rapid temperature drops, and primarily afflicts the Great Plains
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Which of the following choices represents a rate of seafloor spreading commonly associated with a ridge such as the Mid-Atlantic Ridge?
A) 1-5 mm/yr B) 1-5 cm/yr C) 1-5 m/yr D) 1-5 km/yr