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An igneous rock is composed primarily of quartz and feldspar. what type of magma most likely formed this rock?

  1. Volcanic
  2. Mafic
  3. Plutonic
  4. Felsic

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Answer:

4. Felsic

Explanation:

This is a felsic magma.

A felsic magma has high content of silicate minerals. Quartz and feldspar are silicate minerals with a high content of silica in them. Magma with such a rich composition of quartz and feldspar is known as a felsic magma.

A mafic magma is one with low silica content.

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