Igneous Rocks

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What is an igneous rock that forms when magma hardens beneath Earth's surface?

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Intrusive Rock

Front

What type of igneous rock is formed from rapidly cooling lava?

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Fine-grained igneous rock with small crystals

Front

What is the process by which igneous rocks are formed?

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Melting and cooling of magma

Front

What type of rock is formed from slowly cooling magma?

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Intrusive igneous rock

Front

What is the texture of igneous rocks formed from rapidly cooling lava?

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Fine

Front

What is the texture of igneous rocks formed from slowly cooling magma?

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Coarse

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What are the two main types of igneous rocks?

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Intrusive and Extrusive

Front

What is an example of an extrusive igneous rock?

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Basalt

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What is an example of an intrusive igneous rock?

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Granite

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What is the main component of magma?

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Molten rock