GL 107 Earth Systems Science

K. Hannula

Discussion questions for 9/7/07

1.  Define:

2.  What processes transform igneous or metamorphic rocks to sedimentary rocks?

3.  What processes transform igneous or sedimentary rocks to metamorphic rocks?

4.  What processes transform sedimentary or metamorphic rocks to igneous rocks?

5.  Which minerals on your mineral study sheet would you expect to find in a granite?

6.  Which minerals on your mineral study sheet would you expect to find in a detrital sedimentary rock?

7.  Which minerals on your mineral study sheet would you expect to find in a chemical sedimentary rock?