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What type of rock is obsidian?
What type of rock is obsidian?
- Coarse in texture
- Hardened volcanic ash
- Lightweight and covered in small holes
- Black and glassy looking (correct)
Which rock type forms from cooled magma under the Earth's surface?
Which rock type forms from cooled magma under the Earth's surface?
- Pumice
- Basalt
- Tuff
- Granite (correct)
What distinguishes intrusive igneous rocks from extrusive igneous rocks?
What distinguishes intrusive igneous rocks from extrusive igneous rocks?
- They cool slowly under the Earth's surface (correct)
- They have small holes on the surface
- They form quickly on the Earth's surface
- They are black and glassy
Which rock type is often used for countertops and stone pillars?
Which rock type is often used for countertops and stone pillars?
What is the main similarity between pumice and the foam in a soda?
What is the main similarity between pumice and the foam in a soda?