Practice mode Soil Science

What is the nature of rhyolite?

Correct answer A. Acidic

Explanation

Rhyolite contains more than about 66% silica, so it is classed as an acidic, felsic volcanic rock. It is the fine-grained extrusive equivalent of granite.

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