Earth Science: Geology, the Environment, and the Universe

Section 1: Magma

Magma

1
When magma reaches Earth's surface it is called __________.
A)intrusive
B)a batholith
C)rock
D)lava
2
Where is andesitic magma found?
A)on islands in the Pacific, such as Hawaii
B)at the margins of continents
C)in the middle of oceanic crust
D)inside of continental crust
3
When does magma form?
A)when volcanoes erupt
B)when temperatures are hot enough to melt rock
C)when grains have been compacted together
D)when new minerals form due to chemical changes in the rock
4
What type of magma has the lowest silica content and is the least explosive?
A)basaltic magma
B)granitic magma
C)andesitic magma
D)rhyolitic magma
5
Rhyolitic magma has the __________ viscosity, the __________ gas content and the __________ silica content of any type of magma.
A)highest, lowest, lowest
B)lowest, lowest, lowest
C)highest, highest, highest
D)lowest, highest, highest
6
__________ is the internal resistance to flow of a liquid.
A)Specific gravity
B)Gravity
C)Viscosity
D)Weight
7
Why does magma move up to and through Earth's crust?
A)It is less dense than surrounding rock.
B)It is cooler than the crust.
C)It is more dense than surrounding rock.
D)It is more viscous than ocean water.
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