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It is formed both- above ground (as extrusive igneous rocks) or below ground (as intrusive igneous rocks).

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What is the theory of igneous rock?

Igneous rock is formed from solidification of magma either above or below ground.


Is all igneous rock formed by volcanoes?

No. Igneous rock is simply the solid substance left when magma or lava hardens, above ground or below ground.


What is a type of rock formed when lava or magma cools?

the type of rock formed when lava or magma cools is igneous rock..


How is ignius rock formed?

it is formed either underground or above ground. it is formed underground when hot magma is trapped and cools slowly, when it has cooled down it has then become igneous rock but on top of the ground the lava cools much quicker then what it does below the ground


What would have larger crystals igneous rock that formed below earths surface or above?

below


Is igneouse rocks in the ground or above?

Igneous rocks can be found both in the ground and above ground. Igneous rocks form from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava, which can happen below the Earth's surface (intrusive igneous rocks) or on the surface (extrusive igneous rocks).


Where does Igneous rock form below or above?

Igneous rocks are formed from the cooling of lava/magma. (Lava is magma that has been moved from beneath the Earth's surface to above.) They can be formed above or below the Earth's surface- when formed above is called 'Extrusive Igneous rock' and when formed below is 'Intrusive Igneous rock'. When a rock is extrusive, it forms small crystals. When it is intrusive, it causes large crystals to form.


How can you tell the difference between an igneous rock that formed above ground and one that formed below?

Igneous rocks that form below ground (intrusive) have larger crystals due to slower cooling, whereas igneous rocks that form above ground (extrusive) have smaller crystals or a glassy texture due to rapid cooling. Additionally, intrusive rocks may show visible layering or bands, while extrusive rocks typically have a more uniform appearance.


How do geologists classify igneous rock?

Geologists classify igneous rocks based on their mineral composition, texture (grain size and arrangement of crystals), and overall chemical composition. Igneous rocks are further categorized as intrusive (formed below the Earth's surface) or extrusive (formed on the Earth's surface) based on where they solidified.


Where does igneous rock formed?

Igneous rock forms above, on, and below the surface of the Earth from the cooling and solidification of magma and lava.


What is the origin of all igneous rock?

All igneous rock is formed from solidified magma or lava.


Are metamorphic rocks formed above or below ground?

Metamorphic rocks are formed below ground through the process of metamorphism, where existing rocks are subjected to high temperatures and pressures causing their mineral structure to change. This process typically occurs deep within the Earth's crust.