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If a lava flow at earths surface had a basaltic composition what rock type would the flow likely be?
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A Mafic Extrusive Igneous Rock.
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If a lava flow at Earth's surface had a basaltic composition what rock type would the flow likely turn into upon solidification?
It would form into the rock basalt, an extrusive, mafic, igneous rock.
Why is it that pahoehoe and AA lava are more frequent in shield volcanoes than in composite volcanoes?
Aa and pahoehoe lavas are both basaltic in composition. The lava from composite volcanoes is likely to be granitic.
What is the oldest naturally made food not found on the earths surface?
the answer to your question is most likely to be honey.
Which type of light energy found in solar radation is most likely to reach the earths surface?
visible light
Lava plateaus are likely to have formed from magma that is?
basaltic with little gas content
Where on Earths surface might you be if you are experiencing the trade winds?
You would be in the tropics, most likely between 30 degrees north and 30 degrees south.
Is it likely that the earths surface could have been the major chemical breadbasket for the origin of life?
like are you seriously asking this? like anyones gonna know!
In which conditions are microbes more likely to spread?
Any condition is good for a microbe, they can thrive in pretty much every habitat on earth. Microbes have even been found in rocks 7 kilometres below the earths surface, and I'm not talking a few, there are as many microbes 7 km down as there are on the earths surface.
Are pyroclasts formed by basaltic magma or andesitic magma?
Pyroclasts can be formed of any type of magma. However, they are more likely to form with andesitic than basaltic magma. Rhyolitic magma will also readily form pyroclasts.
How do internal and external forces cause changes to Earths surface?
Most common change to the Earths surface from internal forces would most likely be earthquakes and volcano eruptions. External forces could be considered meteor strikes, or possibly the effects of gravity on the oceans ( Tides ) Global warming is also melting glaciers and causing a growth in arid regions. kapm
Where would you be most likely to find granite in earths mantle or earths continents?
you will find it in earths mantle because it is a kind of an igneous rock
What type of lava is least likely to form a pyroclastic flow?
Well, the least would most likley be in the hot spots.
