What does a phaneritic texture tell us about the history of an igneous rock? What will be an ideal response?


The magma cooled slowly.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A map capable of showing true directions as straight lines running through a central point is called a(n) ____

a. Mercator map b. equal-area map c. planar map d. focal map e. azimuthal map

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The transfer of heat from one material to another through direct contact is known as:

A convection. B conduction. C evaporation. D radiation.

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How do calderas form?

A) collapse of a partially emptied magma chamber B) explosive eruption carving out a big hole in the ground C) impact of a meteorite D) erosion by lava flows

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