Neco Model Questions Vol1 2017 Geography Question 45

Practice objective / multiple choice question 45 from the 2017 Neco Model Questions Vol1 Geography examination.

Neco Model Questions Vol1 2017 Geography Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 45 NECO_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2017 • GEOGRAPHY • objective

A rock sample consists of the following mineral volume percentages: quartz 55 %, feldspar 30 %, mica 10 %, and accessory minerals 5 %. The rock is known to have crystallised at moderate depth, implying a moderate cooling rate. Using the approximate silica content of quartz (100 %) and feldspar (65 %), determine whether the rock is igneous, sedimentary or metamorphic, and name the specific rock type.

Answer Options

A. Sandstone (sedimentary rock)
B. Gneiss (metamorphic rock)
C. Diorite (intrusive igneous rock)
Correct Answer D. Granite (intrusive igneous rock)
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
Granite (intrusive igneous rock)

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This is Neco Model Questions Vol1 2017 Geography Question 45. It is one of the objective questions from the 2017 Neco Model Questions Vol1 Geography examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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