When plutons begin to form and crystallize to form minerals, fluids emanating from them follow cracks and crevasses in adjacent rocks where ____.
A) mineral resources such as copper may form
B) they escape from the atmosphere and cause air pollution
C) they form volcanic lakes
D) geologists are able to accurately measure underground temperature
E) they rupture Earth's surface and form faults
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q1: Some plutons are emplaced by forceful injection
Q2: Laccoliths are dikes that inflate, causing the
Q3: Crystal settling involves gravitational settling of melted
Q5: A key characteristic of igneous rocks is
Q6: Plutons originate through _ activity.
A)extrusive igneous
B)extrusive volcanic
C)igneous
Q7: Many geologists now think that hot-spot volcanism
Q8: Pyroclastic igneous rock forms from _.
A)explosive volcanic
Q9: Magmas with the highest percentages (> 65%)of
Q10: Melting of Earth's crust yields mostly silica-rich
Q11: Obsidian, a variety of volcanic glass, may
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents