What does crystal alignment tell a geologist about the history of a metamorphic rock (1 pt), and how does this textural trait relate to the tectonic setting in which it formed (2 pts)?

A larger, visible mineral within a generally finer igneous groundmass is termed a ___________.

In a soil profile, the “E” horizon is typically ____________.

In order to make a metamorphic rock from another rock, you must subject it to which group of processes?

Describe as best you can burial metamorphism and explain whether or not it will exhibit foliation and why. (4 pts)

One difference between limestone and chert is that chert ______________.

Which of the following is/are NOT example(s) of mechanical weathering?

In May of 2018, Kilauea volcano on Hawaii began a new eruption in the Leilani Estates neighborhood. Here’s a view of the eruption from a drone hovering about 150 above it: Which answer best describes the nature of this eruption?

__________ is a mineral that would likely be abundant in an igneous rock such as gabbro.

Is this igneous rock sample mafic or felsic? What evidence tells you this?