For each of the statements below, choose "silicic magma" or "mafic magma" for the kind of magma that best matches the statement.
Has a silica (SiO2) content of 48%.
[ Choose ] silicic magma mafic magma neither silicic nor mafic magma
Begins to melt at about 1000°C.
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Begins to melt at about 800°C.
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Quartz is a main mineral in the igneous rock that forms from this magma.
[ Choose ] silicic magma mafic magma neither silicic nor mafic magma
Quartz is not a main mineral in the igneous rock that forms from this magma.
[ Choose ] silicic magma mafic magma neither silicic nor mafic magma
Quartz and olivine both occur as main minerals in the igneous rock that forms from this magma.
[ Choose ] silicic magma mafic magma neither silicic nor mafic magma
Typically behaves as a highly viscous or thick fluid.
[ Choose ] silicic magma mafic magma neither silicic nor mafic magma
As a lava, could easily flow great distances from a volcanic eruptive center because its viscosity is so low.
[ Choose ] silicic magma mafic magma neither silicic nor mafic magma
Creates explosive volcanic eruptions because of a high volatile content.
[ Choose ] silicic magma mafic magma neither silicic nor mafic magma
Forms dark colored volcanic or plutonic igneous rocks.