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Dynamic Earth Exam 1
Dynamic Earth
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Geology
Undergraduate 1
10/05/2010

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olivine
Definition
ultramafic
Term
basalt
Definition
mafic
Term
dioriteq
Definition
intermediate
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quartz
Definition
felsic
Term
ultramafic
Definition
high desnity
lots of iron
little silicon
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felsic
Definition
low density
little iron
lots of silicon
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partial decompression melt
Definition
mid ocean ridge magma rises
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partial fluid induced melting
Definition
ocean-ocean suducton cool crust is subducted
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ultramafic intrusive
Definition
perodite
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mafic extrusive
Definition
basalt
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mafic instrusive
Definition
gabbro
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intermediate extrusive
Definition
andesite
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intermediate intrusive
Definition
diorite
Term
felsic extrusive
Definition
rhyolite
Term
felsic intrusive
Definition
granite
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