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What type of rock is formed when magma undergoes crystallization above ground?
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Extrusive igneous rock is formed from the crystallization of magma (lava) above ground.
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Which two transitions can magma undergro?
crystallization above ground and crystallization below ground
When magma undergoes crystallization above groundwhat type of rock results?
Extrusive igneous rock
What types of rocks are formed above ground?
Extrusive igneous rocks and some sedimentary rocks are formed above ground.
Which type of rock is formed above the ground by lava?
The general type is extrusive igneous rock.
How can you tell the difference between an igneous rock that formed above ground and one that formed below?
Usually, the determining factor is the size of the mineral crystals in the rock. Igneous rocks that have solidified above ground cool quickly and have less time for larger crystals to grow.
When molten rock undergoes crystallization above ground what type of rocks result?
Extrusive igneous rock is the result of above ground crystallization.
When molten rock undergoes crystallization above ground what type of rock result?
Extrusive igneous rock is the result of above ground crystallization.
When molten rock undergoes crystallization above ground what type of rock results?
Extrusive igneous rock is the result of above ground crystallization.
Which two transitions can magma undergro?
crystallization above ground and crystallization below ground
When magma undergoes crystallization above groundwhat type of rock results?
Extrusive igneous rock
Are metamorphic rocks formed above or below ground?
they are formed above and below ground
Which types of rocks are formed above ground?
Extrusive igneous rocks are one type of rocks that can be formed above the ground. Sedimentary rocks can also be formed above the ground.
Is scoria formed above ground or underground?
Scoria is formed above ground during volcanic eruptions.
What is the material that igneous rock is made of called?
Igneous rock is formed from the crystallization of molten magma or lava. Intrusive igneous rock is formed beneath Earth's crust from magma. Extrusive igneous rock is formed above Earth's crust from the crystallization of lava.
One of two conditions needed to melt minerals into magma?
crystallization above ground and crystallization below ground
What types of rocks are formed above ground?
Extrusive igneous rocks and some sedimentary rocks are formed above ground.
What rock types are formed above ground?
Extrusive igneous rocks and some sedimentary rocks are formed above ground.
