Igneous Rocks Flashcard

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igneous

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Fire

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What is the process called when magma cools and becomes solid rock?

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Solidification

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Which type of igneous rock forms from lava that cools quickly?

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Extrusive igneous rock

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What is an example of an intrusive igneous rock?

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Granite

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Which mineral is commonly found in granite? Options: Quartz, Calcite, Gypsum, Halite

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Quartz

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What happens to magma when it comes to the Earth's surface?

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It solidifies into extrusive igneous rock

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What is the main characteristic of all igneous rocks?

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They are crystalline

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Characteristic of extrusive igneous rocks?

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They cool quickly

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What is the main component of magma?

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Minerals

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What type of rock is formed from sediments?

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Sedimentary rock