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How do rocks change along a rivers course?
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What name is applied to coarse grained felsic igneous rocks?
Granite is the name applied to coarse-grained felsic igneous rocks. These rocks are primarily composed of quartz, feldspar, and mica minerals, giving them a light color and coarse texture.
Where do coarse-grained igneous rocks form?
Coarse-grained igneous rocks are formed when magma cools slowly deep inside the Earth. Creating big crystals in them.
How fast do coarse grained and fine grained rocks cool?
If the rocks are igneous then in general:- Coarse = slowly. Fine = fast. However if the rocks are metamorphic or sedimentary then grain size has nothing to do with cooling and indicates other things.
What is coarse grain?
rocks with grains that can be identified with naked eye
Do Coarse-grained igneous rocks cool rapidly from magmas?
no
Where do you find sedimentry rocks?
Sedimentary rocks are typically found in layers along the sides of rivers and at the mouth of rivers. One very famous place where sedimentary rocks are most prevalent, more than metamorphic and igneous rocks the two other types of rocks, the Grand Canyon in Arizona. These rocks are associated with the vivid red rock layers seen throughout the canyon and took millions of years to form.
What is traction in geography?
In geography, traction refers to the process of large rocks and boulders being rolled along the riverbed by flowing water. This action occurs in rivers where the water flow is strong enough to move and transport these larger particles. Traction is one of the processes involved in the transportation of sediment in rivers.
Type of crystal grain that forms when molten rocks cool slowly?
Visible or coarse.
What are the other names for coarse aggregate?
Coarse aggregate can also be described as gravel, crushed rock, rocks or stones.
What are terms used to describe rocks with large vs small particles?
Rocks with large particles are called coarse-grained rocks, while rocks with small particles are referred to as fine-grained rocks. The term grain size refers to the size of the individual particles within a rock.
What does it mean to have rocks srcattered along a valley floor?
Having rocks scattered along a valley floor typically indicates past geological processes such as erosion, glaciation, or rock falls. These rocks may have been transported by glaciers or rivers and left behind as the landscape evolved. The distribution of rocks can provide insights into the history and formation of the valley.
