Whether the igneous layer formed from lava flow was laid down at the surface prior to the deposition of the layers above it or the intrusion of sill after all the sedimentary layers were deposited.

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Chapter 11, Problem 3EQ

a.

To determine

Whether the igneous layer formed from lava flow was laid down at the surface prior to the deposition of the layers above it or the intrusion of sill after all the sedimentary layers were deposited.

b.

To determine

The evidence of vesicular texture in the igneous layer.

c.

To determine

The group (igneous, sedimentary or metamorphic) to which the light-colored rock belongs.

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Chapter 11, Problem 3EQ

a.

To determine

Whether the igneous layer formed from lava flow was laid down at the surface prior to the deposition of the layers above it or the intrusion of sill after all the sedimentary layers were deposited.

b.

To determine

The evidence of vesicular texture in the igneous layer.

c.

To determine

The group (igneous, sedimentary or metamorphic) to which the light-colored rock belongs.

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Chapter 11, Problem 3EQ

a.

To determine

Whether the igneous layer formed from lava flow was laid down at the surface prior to the deposition of the layers above it or the intrusion of sill after all the sedimentary layers were deposited.

b.

To determine

The evidence of vesicular texture in the igneous layer.

c.

To determine

The group (igneous, sedimentary or metamorphic) to which the light-colored rock belongs.

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Chapter 11, Problem 3EQ

a.

To determine

Whether the igneous layer formed from lava flow was laid down at the surface prior to the deposition of the layers above it or the intrusion of sill after all the sedimentary layers were deposited.

b.

To determine

The evidence of vesicular texture in the igneous layer.

c.

To determine

The group (igneous, sedimentary or metamorphic) to which the light-colored rock belongs.

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Chapter 11, Problem 3EQ

a.

To determine

Whether the igneous layer formed from lava flow was laid down at the surface prior to the deposition of the layers above it or the intrusion of sill after all the sedimentary layers were deposited.

b.

To determine

The evidence of vesicular texture in the igneous layer.

c.

To determine

The group (igneous, sedimentary or metamorphic) to which the light-colored rock belongs.

Answer 6

Chapter 11, Problem 3EQ

a.

To determine

Whether the igneous layer formed from lava flow was laid down at the surface prior to the deposition of the layers above it or the intrusion of sill after all the sedimentary layers were deposited.

Answer 7

Chapter 11, Problem 3EQ

a.

To determine

Whether the igneous layer formed from lava flow was laid down at the surface prior to the deposition of the layers above it or the intrusion of sill after all the sedimentary layers were deposited.

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b.

To determine

The evidence of vesicular texture in the igneous layer.

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b.

To determine

The evidence of vesicular texture in the igneous layer.

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c.

To determine

The group (igneous, sedimentary or metamorphic) to which the light-colored rock belongs.

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c.

To determine

The group (igneous, sedimentary or metamorphic) to which the light-colored rock belongs.

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Ch. 11.1 - Prob. 1CC Ch. 11.1 - Prob. 2CC Ch. 11.2 - Prob. 1CC Ch. 11.2 - Prob. 2CC Ch. 11.2 - Prob. 3CC Ch. 11.2 - Prob. 4CC Ch. 11.3 - Prob. 1CC Ch. 11.3 - Prob. 2CC Ch. 11.3 - Prob. 3CC Ch. 11.4 - Prob. 1CC

Whether the igneous layer formed from lava flow was laid down at the surface prior to the deposition of the layers above it or the intrusion of sill after all the sedimentary layers were deposited.

Solution Summary: The author explains that the igneous layer is a sill because the adjacent layers on either side show evidence of having been in contact with magma.

Whether the igneous layer formed from lava flow was laid down at the surface prior to the deposition of the layers above it or the intrusion of sill after all the sedimentary layers were deposited.

The evidence of vesicular texture in the igneous layer.

The group (igneous, sedimentary or metamorphic) to which the light-colored rock belongs.

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