Exam 3: Rocks: Materials of the Solid Earth

Which of the following best describes bedded gypsum and rock salt?

________ refers to the removal and isolation of early-formed mineral grains that can cause the composition of the remaining magma to change.

What type of stress (pressure) is illustrated in the diagram below?

The size of crystals in igneous rocks is generally a function of the rate of cooling. However, within the same rock, crystal size does not necessarily reflect the order of crystallization for individual minerals. Without using Bowen's Reaction Series, how might you determine the order of crystallization of minerals in an individual rock sample? (Hint: Think about the texture.)

Which pair of minerals is most common in detrital sedimentary rocks?

The most important mechanical weathering process is ________.