intrusive igneous rocks Flashcards

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where are intrusive igneous rocks formed?

A

under the earths surface

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how do intrusive igneous rocks form?

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when magma enters a cool pocket inside the earth and solidifies into crystals

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do intrusive igneous rocks have large crystals or small?

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the have large crystals

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why do they have large crystals?

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because they cool slowly

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list 3 examples of intrusive igneous rocks

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granite, gabbra and diorite

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