Igneous Rocks

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  1. extrusive
    forced while molten through cracks in the earth's surface
    Those which began their lives below the surface are called intrusive rocks, while those which cooled on the surface are referred to as extrusive rocks.
  2. igneous rock
    rock formed by the solidification of molten magma
    Igneous rocks that form deep within the Earth’s crust were temperatures are very high, might take thousands of years to cool down.
  3. igneous
    produced by the action of fire or intense heat
    Igneous rocks that form deep within the Earth’s crust were temperatures are very high, might take thousands of years to cool down.
  4. intrusive
    tending to enter uninvited
    Those which began their lives below the surface are called intrusive rocks, while those which cooled on the surface are referred to as extrusive rocks.
  5. surface
    the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer
    Igneous rocks formed on the surface cool down in just a matter of a few hours.
  6. category
    a general concept that marks divisions or coordinations
    Thus, scientists divide igneous rocks into two different categories.
  7. divide
    a serious disagreement between two groups of people
    Thus, scientists divide igneous rocks into two different categories.
  8. temperature
    the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment
    Igneous rocks that form deep within the Earth’s crust were temperatures are very high, might take thousands of years to cool down.
  9. scientist
    a person with advanced knowledge of empirical fields
    Thus, scientists divide igneous rocks into two different categories.
Created on Thu May 06 10:45:40 EDT 2010

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