Overview
Igneous rocks are a fundamental part of the Earth's geology, formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava. They can be classified into two main types: intrusive, which cools slowly underground, and extrusive, which cools quickly on the surface. Understanding the formation processes of...
Key Terms
Example: Magma can cool to form granite.
Example: Lava flows can create new landforms.
Example: Granite is an intrusive rock.
Example: Basalt is an extrusive rock.
Example: Fast cooling results in small crystals.
Example: Quartz is a common crystal found in igneous rocks.
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Key Concepts
MagmaLavaCooling ProcessCrystal Formation