Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134746241
Author: Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
Publisher: PEARSON
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Which of the following is an important difference between volcanic and plutonic rocks?
Volcanic rocks tend to cool more slowly than plutonic rocks
Volcanic rocks tend to have fine textures, plutonic rocks tend to be coarser
Volcanic rocks are more commonly felsic, plutonic rocks are mafic
Volcanic rocks are generally older than plutonic rocks
Volcanic rocks are generally denser than plutonic rocks
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Transcribed Image Text:Which of the following is an important difference between volcanic and plutonic rocks? Volcanic rocks tend to cool more slowly than plutonic rocks Volcanic rocks tend to have fine textures, plutonic rocks tend to be coarser Volcanic rocks are more commonly felsic, plutonic rocks are mafic Volcanic rocks are generally older than plutonic rocks Volcanic rocks are generally denser than plutonic rocks
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