Magma Formation Graphic Organizer

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John Kasarda
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9th - 12th Grade
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1.
Multiple Choice
Does the picture show the formation of magma or lava?
Magma because it is formed under the Earth's surface in the upper mantle and lower crust
Lava because it is formed on the Earth's surface
2.
Multiple Choice
What temperatures are necessary for magma to form?
At the same temperature that water boils, which is 100⁰C
Between 200⁰C and 800⁰C
Between 800⁰C and 1200⁰C
Since magma is a "liquid rock", it must at a temperature similar to our Sun (which is greater than 5,000⁰C)
3.
Multiple Choice
True or False. The classification of magma is based upon the amount of silica,
True
False
4.
Multiple Choice
True or False. Magma is composed of a slushy mixture of molten rock, mineral crystals, and dissolved gases.
True
False
5.
Multiple Choice
Magma is made of minerals that make up the Earth's crust. Some of these minerals are Aluminum (Al), Iron (Fe), Calcium (Ca), Sodium (Na), Potassium (K), Magnesium (Mg) and:
H2 gas and Sulfur (S)
F2 gas and Argon (Ar)
O2 and Silicon (Si)
Cl2 and Uranium (U)
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