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Igneous rock. Extrusive igneous rock forms at or near the surface, intrusive igneous rock forms below the surface.

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An Igneous Body.

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Q: When melted rock cools or hardens on or under earth's surface it forms what rock?
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What term refers to rocks that are produced when melted rock from inside Earth cools and hardens on or under Earths surface?

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