Rockin the Rock Cycle Flashcards

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Q

If an igneous rock spends a long time cooling, the mineral crystals in it will be ____ than the mineral crystals in an igneous rock that spent less time cooling.

A

Larger

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What kind of volcanoes could create igneous rocks with small crystals after it erupts?

A

All kinds

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Would a rock formed by lava be considered an intrusive or extrusive igneous rock?

A

Extrusive

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Obsidian is

A

Formed by extrusive magma, has small/no crystals, an igneous rock.

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