6. What happens as magma cools down? a. Minerals crystallize all at the same time. b. Mafic minerals crystallize first than felsic minerals. c. Felsic minerals crystallize first than mafic minerals. d. Magma directly turns into a rock that does not contains any mineral.

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6. What happens as magma cools down?
a. Minerals crystallize all at the same time.
b. Mafic minerals crystallize first than felsic minerals.
c. Felsic minerals crystallize first than mafic minerals.
d. Magma directly turns into a rock that does not contains any mineral.
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Transcribed Image Text:6. What happens as magma cools down? a. Minerals crystallize all at the same time. b. Mafic minerals crystallize first than felsic minerals. c. Felsic minerals crystallize first than mafic minerals. d. Magma directly turns into a rock that does not contains any mineral. Whiet
10. What will happen to the composition of magma as it cools down and starts to form
minerals in it?
a. It will be more felsic.
b. It will be more mafic.
c. The composition of magma will not be affected.
d. The formation of minerals will cause the magma to increase its temperature.
Transcribed Image Text:10. What will happen to the composition of magma as it cools down and starts to form minerals in it? a. It will be more felsic. b. It will be more mafic. c. The composition of magma will not be affected. d. The formation of minerals will cause the magma to increase its temperature.
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