GEOL 1001 Chapter : Chapter 07
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Earth: an introduction to physical geology, 10e (tarbuck/lutgens/tasa) 7. 1 multiple-choice questions: ________, a common mineral found in igneous rocks, is the most abundant mineral in detrital sedimentary rocks, calcite, orthoclase, quartz, biotite. Diff: 1: which major component of detrital sedimentary rocks only rarely occurs as a primary mineral in igneous rocks, clays, carbonates, quartz, ferromagnesian minerals. Diff: 1: zircon and tourmaline are dense, highly insoluble, chemically stable, minor minerals of igneous and metamorphic rocks. Match the sediment with the appropriate rock name: sand b. silt c. gravel d. clay, ________ sandstone. Diff: 1: compaction is a very important part of the lithification process for which of the following sediments, gravel, sand, mud, cobble. Diff: 1: a cherty limestone would contain which major constituents, iron oxide, calcite, silica; iron oxide, clay minerals, silica; calcite. Diff: 1: which of the following best describes bedded gypsum and halite, detrital sedimentary rocks, varieties of dolostone, varieties of coal and peat, evaporates; chemical, sedimentary rocks.
