Igneous Rocks - Chapter 2.2 Flashcards
1
Q
I form when molten magma forced it way into the crust. I cooled very slowly over millions of years, allowing large crystals to form. I then, eventually came to the surface when the overlying rocks were worn away. I am varied in colors from black or grey to pink. I am used in the building industry or for monuments. What am I?
A
Granite.
2
Q
Basalt formed when lava spread out of across the Earth’s surface. It cooled very ___ and solified because it was exposed to the ___. As a result, it has ___ ___ that cannot be seen in the naked eye.
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quickly, air, tiny, crystals.