5.4C| Module 5 Quiz - Igneous Rocks

Directions

After completing all of the proceeding exercises with comprehension, you should be ready to complete this quiz.  You have 45 minutes and 1 attempt.  You may use your textbooks, notes, lecture, and lab work, but NOT the internet or another person. Your academic honesty is expected.  

Before starting, review the learning objectives to ensure you know how to answer questions assessing your understanding. Please review as needed before starting, 

Read each question carefully and choose or compose the best answer. Good luck! 

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Time Needed 

30 minutes.

Learning Objectives

• Apply physical properties (hardness, cleavage, streak, heft, etc.) to identify minerals
• Apply texture and composition to identify rocks
• Use texture to classify igneous rocks and to interpret their cooling history and origin
• Describe how the ratio between Fe/Mg and silica dictates the color and composition of igneous rock