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Basically, igneous intrusion involves the solidifying of magma when it cools in the crust of the Earth. When magma rises through the crust, it intrudes into the existing sedimentary rock layers and forms a hill.
The surounding rock may be more prone to erosion and wear away leaving the intrusion jutting above the (eroded) surroundings.
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Can any rock become any other type of rock?
Yes. Metamorphic can be weathered away, end up in the ocean and become sedimentary. Sedimentary can end up in a volcano and become metamorphic. It can melt in a volcano and harden, thus becoming igneous. Then, igneous can also weather and get in the sea, just like metamorphic. Or, igneous can end up deep in the earth, where it gets squeezed into metamorphic. Hope that helped! :D
Where in your home can you find an igneous rock?
Igneous rocks are rocks formed by magma. so the best place to find igneous rocks would be by volcanoes or where a volcano once erupted.
Is Hawaii made out of igneous rock?
granite makes up most of the hawian islands.
Is Amethyst an igneous or metamorphic rock?
Amethyst is an igneous rock. It is quartz which has been stained purple by mineral impurities.
What makes igneous darker or lighter in color?
Its chemical make up
What does a igneous rock end up as?
Molten lava.
What is an intrusion in science terms?
Intrusive is a term that applies to igneous rocks that form from magma underground such as granite.
Why did the British end up capturing Bunker Hill or Breeds Hill?
Breeds hill
Are igneous rocks made up of igneous rocks?
Sedimentary rock can be made up partially of igneous clasts, but igneous rock is igneous rock.
Can any rock become any other type of rock?
Yes. Metamorphic can be weathered away, end up in the ocean and become sedimentary. Sedimentary can end up in a volcano and become metamorphic. It can melt in a volcano and harden, thus becoming igneous. Then, igneous can also weather and get in the sea, just like metamorphic. Or, igneous can end up deep in the earth, where it gets squeezed into metamorphic. Hope that helped! :D
How could you explain the presence of an igneous rock in a bed of sedimentary rock?
Because igneous Rocks can become sediments through weathering and erosion so it could just be a not fully broken up igneous rock sorry not the best answer but seeing as this is a science 7 question I decided to write it simpler
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How do the rocks fit in the rock cycle?
Rocks are classfied as one of the following:Metamorphic Sedimentary and Igneous
