Geography · Petrology & Rocks
Consider the following statements regarding igneous rocks: I. Basalt is generally richer in mafic minerals than granite. II. Granite is an intrusive igneous rock, whereas basalt is commonly formed as an extrusive igneous rock. III. Compared to basalt, granite usually contains a higher proportion of silica. IV. Basalt, being felsic in composition, is generally lighter in colour than granite. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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- 1I, II and III only✓
- 2I and IV only
- 3II and III only
- 4I, II, III and IV
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I, II and III only
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