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2024
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Name: Key Chapters 1-3(Review Form: 0 Version: Refer to the Data Booklet for the "Mineral Data Sheet," "Table of Hardness," "Bowen's Reaction Series," and "% Minerals in Igneous Rocks." Good Luck! 1. Which of the following has existed unchanged from the time of earth's formation to the present? A. the continents B. the atmosphere C. mountain ranges D. none of the above 2. Geologist James Hutton's concept of how Earth's physical features were formed is called uniformitarianism because it states that the changes which have occurred over time have resulted from A. sudden catastrophies. B. eruptions of ancient volcanoes. C. natural forces which continue to work. D. hardening of the earth's crust. 3. Use the graph below to answer this question. The graph below shows the general conditions of temperature and pressure under which the major groups of rocks form. high R Metamorphic rocks Igneous rocks P Pressure increasing low Y Sedimentary J rocks low high Temperature increasing If a rock is subjected to higher temperatures and pressure conditions beyond line X-Y as shown in the graph, it will A melt. B. fault. C. bend. D. foliate. Wednesday, February 11, 2004 3:26:48 PM Chapters 1-3 Review 4. Crustal uplift is most important in the formation of number: 12 EXTRUSIVE IGNEOUS ROCKS 3 SEDIMENTS 11 INTRUSIVE 10 IGNEOUS ROCKS 9 MAGHA 2 5 SEDIMENTARY ROCKS 8 7 METAMORPHIC ROCKS A. 3 B. 5 C 7 D. 9 5. The formation of igneous rock is a result of A. deposition and lithification. B. cooling and crystallization. C. heating and pressure. D weathering and compaction. 6. In the rock cycle, rocks and other earth materials are classified by their A origin. B. color. C. grain size. O mineral composition. 7. Define the terms mineral and rock. (2 marks) Mineral: naturally Selement of can pard and deficate composi Rock: a cohostine cuggingads & moonl

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