extrusive igneous rocks Flashcards

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how are extrusive igneous rocks formed?

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they form when the molten erupts above the surface as lava and cools, forming rock

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do they have big crystals or small?

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small

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why do they have small crystals?

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because they cooled quickly

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list 3 examples of extrusive igneous rocks

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rhyodite, andesite and basalt

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