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Dashae Session
on Dec 13, 2024Verified
Which of the following is NOT a rock typically found within calderas?
A) gabbro
B) tuff
C) welded rhyolite
D) granite
Gabbro
A coarse-grained igneous rock that forms from the slow cooling of magma beneath the Earth's surface, composed mainly of plagioclase feldspar and pyroxene.
Welded Rhyolite
Is a type of volcanic rock that has been superheated and compacted under extreme conditions, resulting in a dense, hard rock.
Calderas
Large, usually circular depressions in the ground caused by volcanic activity, specifically the collapse of a magma chamber after a volcanic eruption.
- Differentiate among the various volcanic rock types and how they are formed.
Verified Answer
MA
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate among the various volcanic rock types and how they are formed.