Waec Model Questions Vol1 2020 Geography Question 34

Practice objective / multiple choice question 34 from the 2020 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Geography examination.

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2020 Geography Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 34 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2020 • GEOGRAPHY • objective

A rock sample contains 45 % quartz, 30 % feldspar, 15 % mica and 10 % amphibole. According to the following classification rules, determine the rock type: - Igneous: (quartz + feldspar) > 70 % - Metamorphic: (mica + amphibole) > 30 % If the rock is classified as metamorphic, compute its metamorphic‑grade index = (mica % + 2 × amphibole %)/100. What is the rock type, and if applicable, the grade index (to two decimal places)?

Answer Options

A. Plutonic
B. Sedimentary
Correct Answer C. Igneous
D. Metamorphic
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
Igneous

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This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2020 Geography Question 34. It is one of the objective questions from the 2020 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Geography examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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