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What does the term 'igneous' mean?
What does the term 'igneous' mean?
- Hard and tough
- Fire (correct)
- General appearance
- Composition
Which category of rocks is formed from magma that cools and hardens?
Which category of rocks is formed from magma that cools and hardens?
- Igneous rocks (correct)
- Volcanic rocks
- Sedimentary rocks
- Metamorphic rocks
What is the term used to describe igneous rocks with larger crystals?
What is the term used to describe igneous rocks with larger crystals?
- Aphanitic
- Phanertic (correct)
- Mafic
- Exothermic
What are the two main factors that determine the varieties of igneous rocks?
What are the two main factors that determine the varieties of igneous rocks?
Which category of rocks is directly related to the elements in the magma?
Which category of rocks is directly related to the elements in the magma?