Ferromagnesian Minerals (Like Olivine and Pyroxene)that Crystallize at High Temperatures

question 39

True/False

Ferromagnesian minerals (like olivine and pyroxene)that crystallize at high temperatures in Bowen's reaction series are generally much less susceptible to chemical weathering than quartz.

---

Definitions:

Endosperm

Nutritive tissue within seeds of flowering plants, providing sustenance to the developing embryo during germination.

Seedling's Growth

The developmental phase in plants from germination through to the establishment of the plant, characterized by rapid growth and the formation of true leaves.

Female Gametophyte

The haploid phase in plants that produces female gametes or eggs, part of the alternation of generations in the plant life cycle.

Embryo Sac

The female gametophyte within the ovules of flowering plants, where fertilization occurs and seeds are formed.