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Igneous Rocks. Formed from the cooling of lava or magma.

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1 Igneous Rocks

2 Formed from the cooling of lava or magma

3 Igneous Rocks are Divided into Two Groups IntrusiveExtrusive

4 Intrusive Igneous Formed from cooling MAGMA Forms deep INSIDE the Earth’s crust Crystals have more time to grow, so they are LARGER Described as COARSE-GRAINED

5 Intrusive Igneous Examples GraniteSyenite

6 Intrusive Igneous Examples DioriteGabbro

7 Extrusive Igneous Formed from cooling LAVA Forms OUTSIDE the Earth Crystals have LESS time to grow, so they are SMALLER OR NON-EXISTANT Described as FINE-GRAINED

8 Extrusive Igneous Examples ObsidianScoria

9 Extrusive Igneous Examples BasaltPumice

10 Quiz Question 1 This is an extrusive igneous rock It has a glassy texture It has been used throughout history to make knives and arrow heads.

11 Quiz Question 1 This is an extrusive igneous rock It has a glassy texture It has been used throughout history to make knives and arrow heads. Answer: Obsidian

12 Quiz Question 2 Can you name this extrusive igneous rock that is often used in foot-care?

13 Quiz Question 2 Can you name this extrusive igneous rock that is often used in foot-care? Answer: Pumice

14 Quiz Question 3 This is an intrusive igneous rock It has coarse-grained texture It is composed of the minerals: quartz, feldspar, and mica

15 Quiz Question 3 This is an intrusive igneous rock It has coarse-grained texture It is composed of the minerals: quartz, feldspar, and mica Answer: Granite


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