Which rock possesses “fissility” by definition?

__________ volcanoes are very large, broad, dome shaped features with gentle slopes that can erupt thousands of times.

The intrusive igneous rock that dominates in the continental crust is _____.

Along what type of plate boundary would you be most likely to find broad, shield-shaped mafic volcanism and  and few other geologic phenomena?

Based on color, what best describes the likely mineral composition of the rock shown here?

Two common metamorphic rocks that typically exhibit foliation are _______________.

What does crystal alignment tell a geologist about the history of a metamorphic rock (1 pt), and how does this textural trait relate to the tectonic setting in which it formed (2 pts)?

If metamorphosed under differential stress, a shale would become which metamorphic rock?

Which sedimentary environment would most likely produce sedimentary deposits characterized by more poorly-sorted, and angular grains that are a mix of sizes ranging from clay to boulders?

Match the sedimentary rock with its most distinguishing feature.