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In classifying igneous rocks, which of the following is not important?
How deep the rock was formed in the earth’s crust
P-waves
Density, luster, color, cleavage
Both the temperature and pressure increase.
completely molten.
the focus.
solidified beneath Earth's surface
The oceanic plate sinks (subducts)
Obsidian is an igneous rock that
How deep the rock was formed in the earth’s crust
P-waves
Density, luster, color, cleavage
Both the temperature and pressure increase.
completely molten.
the focus.
solidified beneath Earth's surface
The oceanic plate sinks (subducts)
The point within the Earth where seismic waves originate is:
How deep the rock was formed in the earth’s crust
P-waves
Density, luster, color, cleavage
Both the temperature and pressure increase.
completely molten.
the focus.
solidified beneath Earth's surface
The oceanic plate sinks (subducts)
The asthenosphere is:
How deep the rock was formed in the earth’s crust
P-waves
Density, luster, color, cleavage
Both the temperature and pressure increase.
completely molten.
the focus.
solidified beneath Earth's surface
The oceanic plate sinks (subducts)
Characteristics for identifying minerals would include which attributes?
How deep the rock was formed in the earth’s crust
P-waves
Density, luster, color, cleavage
Both the temperature and pressure increase.
completely molten.
the focus.
solidified beneath Earth's surface
The oceanic plate sinks (subducts)
If we compare the temperature and pressure of the Earth's mantle to the core, what differences can we expect as we move downward into the Earth?
How deep the rock was formed in the earth’s crust
P-waves
Density, luster, color, cleavage
Both the temperature and pressure increase.
completely molten.
the focus.
solidified beneath Earth's surface
The oceanic plate sinks (subducts)
When a continental plate collides with an oceanic plate, what happens?
How deep the rock was formed in the earth’s crust
P-waves
Density, luster, color, cleavage
Both the temperature and pressure increase.
completely molten.
the focus.
solidified beneath Earth's surface
The oceanic plate sinks (subducts)
The fastest seismic waves are:
How deep the rock was formed in the earth’s crust
P-waves
Density, luster, color, cleavage
Both the temperature and pressure increase.
completely molten.
the focus.
solidified beneath Earth's surface
The oceanic plate sinks (subducts)
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