Oh, what a delightful question! Igneous rocks that form when magma cools on Earth's surface are called extrusive igneous rocks. They are formed quickly, allowing little time for large crystals to grow, resulting in a fine-grained texture. Remember, each rock has its own unique story to tell, just like each brushstroke on a canvas adds to the beauty of a painting.
It is called an intrusive igneous rock.
Some do. These are called extrusive igneous rocks. However a large portion of igneous rocks form beneath the surface. These are intrusive igneous rocks.
Igneous rock formed from cooling magma below the surface is called intrusive igneous rock.
When magma solidifies before reaching Earth's surface it is called intrusive igneous rock, plutonic rock, a pluton. Igneous rock is formed from crystallization of molten magma.
Igneous rocks are formed by the solidification of molten materials.
Igneous rock formed from cooling magma below the surface is called intrusive igneous rock.
Igneous rocks that form below the Earth's surface are called intrusive igneous rocks (or plutonic).
It is called an intrusive igneous rock.
Some do. These are called extrusive igneous rocks. However a large portion of igneous rocks form beneath the surface. These are intrusive igneous rocks.
Igneous rock formed from cooling magma below the surface is called intrusive igneous rock.
Extrusive igneous rock
Igneous rock that forms beneath Earth's surface is called
Igneous rocks formed at the Earth's surface are called extrusive igneous rocks. They form when magma cools and solidifies quickly on the Earth's surface, resulting in fine-grained or glassy textures. Examples include basalt and rhyolite.
It's called extrusive igneous rock--rapidly solidified lava.
Intrusive igneous rock
Igneous rocks that form below the Earth's surface are called intrusive igneous rocks. Examples include granite, diorite, and gabbro. These rocks cool and solidify slowly, allowing large crystals to form.
When magma below the earth's surface penetrates the crust but does not break the surface, it is called an igneous intrusion.