8.A Key term defintions - Pt. 5

Question 1

Rhyolitic magma

Answer 1

<63% Silica, forms rhyolitic and dactite rocks, light in color, liquid at 1200-1380℉.

Question 2

Andesitic Magma

Answer 2

53-63% Silica, forms andesitic rock, dark color, fine-to-course texture, liquid at 1380-1740℉

Question 3

Basaltic Magma

Answer 3

> 52% silica, forms basalt or mafic magma, liquid at 1740-2200℉