Rocos Flashcards
1
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Explain the formation of one igneous rock - basalt/granite
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lava/magma
2
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cooling
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soliditying
3
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Basalt is an igneous rock. It forms when lava emerges from a volcano or fissure. The lava then cools
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4
Q
quickly
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as it is exposed to the elements (air
5
Q
[tiny) crystals. Basalt is an extrusive igneous rock
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having formed on the earth’s surface. It is found
6
Q
at the Giants Causeway in Co. Antrim. Basalt is used as a base in road construction.
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7
Q
LAVA
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8
Q
LAYERS OF ROLE
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9
Q
MAVING COOLED &
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10
Q
SOLIDIFiED.
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11
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MAGMA
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