Why would rhyolite deposits be less common than granite deposits?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: Felsic magmas are very viscous, which makes them more likely to remain below the surface and cool intrusively than to make it to the surface. (Students may also make the argument that rhyolite is not as resistant as granite and therefore more prone to erosion.)

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Globally, aquaculture produces about ________ percent of fish consumed by humans.

A. 24 B. 2 C. 38 D. 12 E. 50

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Actual evapotranspiration is the amount of water that would be evaporated if it were available

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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What is a rock-forming mineral? What will be an ideal response?

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Monoculture utilizes several crops grown over a large area for efficient planting, cultivating, and harvesting.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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