Igneous Rocks

Front

Coarse grained means...

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many large crystals

Front

Is this Intrusive or Extrusive?

Back

Extrusive

Front

In terms of rocks, the word 'Coarse' means

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Has large crystals

Front

When magma cools underneath the earth's crust, _______ rocks are formed.

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intrusive

Front

Magma is melted rock ______ the earth's crust.

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below

Front

What are igneous rocks?

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Rocks formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

Front

What is the difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks?

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Intrusive rocks form from magma that cools slowly beneath the Earth's surface, while extrusive rocks form from lava that cools quickly on the surface.

Front

Give an example of an intrusive igneous rock.

Back

Granite.

Front

Give an example of an extrusive igneous rock.

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Basalt.

Front

What is magma?

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Magma is molten rock located beneath the Earth's surface.