GL 107 Earth Systems Science

K. Hannula

Discussion questions for 9/14/07

1.  List the order of crystallization of minerals predicted by Bowen's reaction series.

2.  How does Bowen's reaction series explain which minerals are found together in mafic, intermediate, and felsic rocks?

3.  How does Bowen's reaction series explain how an intermediate composition rock can form from an originally mafic magma?

4.  List three processes that can cause solid rock to begin to melt.

5.  What causes melting at divergent plate margins?