Question 5 0 / 1 point Gypsum is an example of a________sedimentary rock. Questi

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Gypsum is an example of a________sedimentary rock.

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The metamorphic process by which high temperatures cause mineral crystals to change their size and shape, but not composition or structure, is termed________.

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Cooling and expansion of crustal rocks causes through-going fractures called________.

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The units for stress are ________per________.

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In metamorphic rocks, alternating bands of minerals with differing compositions and/or grain fabrics are termed________.

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As compared to arkose, quartz sandstone ____________.

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is more mature

does not contain significant amounts of feldspar

is likely to be found farther away from weathering granitic source rock

all of the above

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Rocks made up of from cemented shells of organisms are classified as________sedimentary rocks.

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Metamorphism caused by alteration from contact with geothermally heated water is termed________. (one word)

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The phase of oil extraction in which fluid or gas injection is used to increase the reservoir pore pressure is called________recovery.

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The phase of oil extraction using the initial reservoir pore pressure is callled________recovery.

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A high grade peltic metamorphic rock with distinct foliations due to sold-state differentiation of minerals, but no evidence of melting, is called a ________.

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Long-term prediction of earthquake behavior ____________.

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is based on past earthquake activity

works on the principle that zones of past seismicity will be active in the future

includes the notion of seismic gaps'places where an earthquake is 'overdue'

all of the above

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A fine grained, mica rich, low to medium grade peltic metamorphic rock the forms from the neocrystallization of slate is called________.

An individual layer of soil is termed a(n)________.

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continental rifts

mantle hot spots

mid-ocean ridges

subduction zones

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When the streak mark created by a mineral is a different color than the mineral, the streak is termed________.

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Most minerals and rocks on Earth are classified as ________ based on their elemental composition.

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outer core

mantle

crust

inner core

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A mud flow caused by volcanic ash mixing with rain or water melted from snow and ice is called a________.

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5) Gypsum is an example of a non - clastic sedimentary rock.

Note: Gypsum is an example of a chemically formed (non clastic) sedimentary rock.

6) The metamorphic process by which high temperatures cause mineral crystals to change their size and shape, but not composition or structure, is termed Recrystallization.

Note: Recrystallization cause mineral crystals to change their size and shape.

7) Cooling and expansion of crustal rocks causes through-going fractures called joints

9) The units for stress are Newton per square meter.

Note: The units for stress are N/m^2

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