Which of the following rock photographs depicts a felsic igneous rock?

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Answer: B

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A. The water layer would turn a pink color indicating an alkaline pH. B. The caffeine would transform into the free acid and transfer into the diethyl ether. C. The caffeine would transform into the free base and transfer into the diethyl ether. D. The diethyl ether and water would mix into one layer.

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Australia’s famous Uluru (Ayer’s Rock) is what type of rock?

a. igneous rock b. asthenospheric rock c. sedimentary rock d. mantle lid rock e. metamorphic rock

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Which algae was responsible for the Lake Erie harmful algae bloom causing our recent water crisis?

A. Anabaena B. Aphanizomenon C. Lyngbya D. Microcystis

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A marine regression is a period of lower sea level. Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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