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What are extrusive rocks and intrusive rocks?

Extrusive rocks are formed outside of earths surface. Intrusive rocks are formed inside earths surface.


The molten material deep inside earth from which igneous rocks is called what?

magma


What is the term which refers to rocks that are produced when melted rocks that are produced when melted rock from inside earth cools and hardens on or under earth's surface?

Igneous rocks are formed when melted rock (magma or lava) from inside the Earth cools and hardens on or under the Earth's surface. This process involves the solidification of molten material, leading to the formation of rocks like granite, basalt, and obsidian.


Do igneous rocks that form inside the Earth's crust look different from the igneous rocks that form on the Earth's surface?

Yes. Igneous rock that forms on the surface will have small mineral crystals, or in some cases no mineral crystals. Igneous rock that forms below the surface will have larger mineral crystals, from the additional cooling time afforded by the insulating effects of the surrounding Earth material.


What type of rocks are formed from existing rocks that have been squeezed and heated up deep inside Earth's crust?

The type of rocks formed from existing rocks that have been squeezed and heated deep inside Earth's crust are called metamorphic rocks. This transformation occurs through a process known as metamorphism, which alters the mineral composition and structure of the original rocks, known as parent rocks. Common examples of metamorphic rocks include schist, gneiss, and marble.