line up in the direction of Earth's magnetic field
line up in the direction of Earth's magnetic field
line up in the direction of Earth's magnetic field
When molten material from beneath Earth's surface cools and hardens, it forms igneous rocks. Igneous rocks can be either intrusive (formed underground) or extrusive (formed on the surface), depending on where the cooling and hardening process occurs.
Evidence shows that molten material erupts through this valley. The material then hardens to form the rock of the ocean floor.-Answered by Nadezda Dimsoski
Evidence shows that molten material erupts through this valley. The material then hardens to form the rock of the ocean floor.-Answered by Nadezda Dimsoski
Obsidian rock
When molten material cools and hardens, it is called solidification. This process occurs as the temperature drops, allowing the atoms or molecules to arrange themselves into a stable, solid structure. In the case of metals, this results in the formation of crystalline structures, while in other materials like glass, it may lead to an amorphous solid.
When molten rock solidifies it forms igneous rock.
Igneous
align with Earth's magnetic field, freezing the magnetic orientation of those minerals. This creates a record of the Earth's magnetic field at the time of cooling, which scientists can study to understand past changes in the planet's magnetic field.
When molten material from beneath the Earth's surface cools but doesn't harden, it forms a type of rock called volcanic glass, or obsidian. Obsidian is a black, glassy rock formed from rapidly cooled lava, which prevents the growth of mineral crystals typically found in other types of rock.
Molten material below ground is called magma, and molten material above ground is called lava.