Waec Model Questions Vol1 2018 Geography Question 46

Practice objective / multiple choice question 46 from the 2018 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Geography examination.

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2018 Geography Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 46 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2018 • GEOGRAPHY • objective

A rock sample contains 45% quartz, 35% feldspar, 15% mica and 5% amphibole by weight. Using the mineral composition, determine the silica saturation category of the rock (felsic, intermediate or mafic) and state the most likely type of rock it represents.

Answer Options

A. Rhyolite (felsic igneous rock)
B. Diorite (intermediate igneous rock)
C. Gabbro (mafic igneous rock)
Correct Answer D. Granite (felsic igneous rock)
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
Granite (felsic igneous rock)

About This Question

This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2018 Geography Question 46. It is one of the objective questions from the 2018 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Geography examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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