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RCMultiple Choice

Properties of Minerals — Cumulative exam

Question 25 • LVA-Earth and Space Science - FALL

Minerals will form from magma and lava as the lava cools; the rate of cooling will determine the crystal size in the mineral formed.

Answer
A
T
B
F

Explanation

The statement is true. As magma or lava cools, minerals crystallize; slow cooling gives crystals more time to grow, while rapid cooling produces smaller crystals. Therefore, the cooling rate affects the size of the crystals formed. The correct choice is T.

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