soil Flashcards

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Q

Rock Type formed by the cooling of liquid magma (molten rock).
Classified by mineral composition and grain-size.
Extrusive- cooled quickly when brought to the surface by volcanic eruption. Fine grain, basalt & gabbro.
Intrusive- cooled slowly, course grains, granite and Rhyolite.

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Igneous rocks

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