The Igneous Rock Identification Chart on p. 5-11 of your lab to answer the follo

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The Igneous Rock Identification Chart on p. 5-11 of your lab to answer the following question. Which of the following is the intrusive equivalent of the igneous rock basalt? Classic sedimentary rock textures are described by grain size, grain sorting, and grain shape. These properties are an indicator of how far the sediments were transported before they were deposited and liquefied. Which of the following would indicate a sedimentary rock that has formed farthest from the source of its sediments? Poorly-toned. loaded grains Large, tub-angular grains ill-sorted rounded, small grains Poorly-sorted small angular grains Sedimentary rocks can be classified into three broad categories, depending on the manner in which they form and the materials that comprise them. Match the sedimentary rocks below with the sedimentary rock type/category that best describes them.

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Answer for question no.3

Answer is Gabbro.

Gabbro is the intrusive equivalent of the igneous rock basalt

Both rocks are having similar composition.

Composition: pyroxene,plagioclase and iron oxides.

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