Igneous Rock Is Formed

question 58

Multiple Choice

Igneous rock is formed

• A)by the solidification of molten rock.
• B)when existing rocks undergo changes caused by increases in pressure, temperature, or both.
• C)by the cementing together of solid grains, or by the precipitation of minerals out of water solutions, at or near the Earth's surface.
• D)through weathering processes at or near Earth's surface.

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Definitions:

Monomers

Small molecules that can join together to form polymers, serving as the building blocks for various macromolecules.

COOH

A carboxyl group, a functional group consisting of a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom and also bonded to a hydroxyl group, characteristic of organic acids.

Peptide

Short chains of amino acid monomers linked by peptide bonds, functioning in diverse biological roles, including as hormones, neurotransmitters, and antibiotics.

Triple Covalent

A type of chemical bond where three pairs of electrons are shared between two atoms.