GL 107 Earth Systems Science
K. Hannula
Discussion questions for 9/7/07
1. Define:
Igneous rock
Sedimentary rock
Metamorphic rock
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?