Neco Model Questions Vol1 2019 Geography Question 29

Practice objective / multiple choice question 29 from the 2019 Neco Model Questions Vol1 Geography examination.

Neco Model Questions Vol1 2019 Geography Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 29 NECO_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2019 • GEOGRAPHY • objective

A rock sample consists of 55 % quartz (density \(2.65\) g cm\(^{-3}\)), 30 % feldspar (density \(2.56\) g cm\(^{-3}\)) and 15 % mica (density \(2.80\) g cm\(^{-3}\)).\n(a) Calculate the average density of the rock using the rule of mixtures.\n(b) Based on its mineral composition, identify the most likely rock type.

Answer Options

A. Gabbro (average density ≈ 2.60 g cm⁻³)
Correct Answer B. Granite (average density ≈ 2.65 g cm⁻³)
C. Diorite (average density ≈ 2.70 g cm⁻³)
D. Basalt (average density ≈ 2.80 g cm⁻³)
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
Granite (average density ≈ 2.65 g cm⁻³)

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This is Neco Model Questions Vol1 2019 Geography Question 29. It is one of the objective questions from the 2019 Neco Model Questions Vol1 Geography examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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