10 Questions
Which type of rock is formed through the solidification of molten rock material called magma or lava?
Igneous rocks
What are the two primary categories of igneous rocks based on where they cool and solidify?
Intrusive and extrusive rocks
Which type of igneous rock forms beneath the Earth's surface when molten magma cools and solidifies slowly within the Earth's crust?
Plutonic rocks
What is the texture of intrusive igneous rocks?
Coarse-grained
Which minerals contribute to the darker color of intrusive igneous rocks?
Mica, amphibole, and pyroxene
Which type of rock is formed through the solidification of molten rock material called magma or lava?
Igneous rock
What are the two primary categories of igneous rocks based on where they cool and solidify?
Intrusive and extrusive
Which type of igneous rock forms beneath the Earth's surface when molten magma cools and solidifies slowly within the Earth's crust?
Intrusive rock
What is the texture of intrusive igneous rocks?
Coarse-grained texture
Which minerals contribute to the darker color of intrusive igneous rocks?
Mica and amphibole
Test your knowledge of petrology and the classification of rocks in this quiz! Learn about igneous rocks and how they are formed through the solidification of molten rock material. Discover the different categories of igneous rocks and their formations. Are you ready to rock this quiz?
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