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Igneous Rocks

Question 6 • WCA 4130 Earth and Space Science 1st Quarter 26-27

Which feature is used to classify a rock based on its composition?

Answer
A
the origin of the rock
B
the texture of the rock
C
the types of minerals in the rock
D
the shapes of the crystals in the rock

Explanation

A rock’s composition refers to the materials it contains, especially the types of minerals present. Therefore, the types of minerals in the rock are used to classify it by composition. Texture and crystal shape describe how the rock looks, while origin describes how it formed.

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