Which of the Following Is Not a Common Rock Type

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a common rock type in the Canadian Shield?

• A)gneisses
• B)granitic rocks
• C)highly deformed metamorphosed volcanic rocks
• D)undeformed sedimentary rocks

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Definitions:

Precambrian Granite

A type of coarse-grained igneous rock primarily composed of quartz and feldspar, formed during the Precambrian era, over 541 million years ago.

Geology Of Wyoming

The study of the physical nature, structure, and history of rocks and geographical processes shaping Wyoming's landscape.

Volcanic Field

A region that contains an abundance of volcanic rocks and perhaps preserved volcanoes.

Sedimentary Deposits

Layers of minerals and organic particles deposited by water, wind, or ice, often forming rocks through compaction and cementation over time.