Types of Rocks

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What are Extrusive Rocks?

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Extrusive Rocks are a type of Igneous rock that forms when lava cools and solidifies on the Earth's surface.

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Where are Intrusive Rocks formed?

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Intrusive Rocks are formed below the surface of the Earth.

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What type of rock are Clastic Rocks?

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Clastic Rocks are a type of Sedimentary rock formed from fragments of other rocks.

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What texture do Intrusive Rocks have?

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Intrusive Rocks have a coarse-grained texture due to the slow cooling of magma.

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How are Extrusive Rocks formed?

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Extrusive Rocks are formed when lava cools quickly after erupting from a volcano.

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What is the main difference between Intrusive and Extrusive Rocks?

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The main difference is that Intrusive Rocks form below the Earth's surface, while Extrusive Rocks form on the surface.

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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The three main types of rocks are Igneous, Sedimentary, and Metamorphic.

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What is an example of an Extrusive Rock?

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An example of an Extrusive Rock is basalt.

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What is an example of an Intrusive Rock?

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An example of an Intrusive Rock is granite.

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What are Sedimentary Rocks?

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Sedimentary Rocks are formed from the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles.