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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.

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The material that igneous rock is made up of is called?

Magma or Lava (Depends on whether is above or below ground)


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How is the original rock material changed to igneous rock?

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A rock formed when melted rock material cools and hardens is?

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Why is igneous rock found on a volcanic island?

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Extrusive (volcanic) igneous rock. An example is Basalt.


What is rock material inside earth from which igneous rocks are made?

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What cause rock to be igneous rock?

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What is a rock made from harden molten rock?

A rock that is formed from hardened molten rock is called an igneous rock. Igneous rocks can be formed from the cooling and solidifying of magma or lava. Examples of igneous rocks include basalt, granite, and obsidian.


Is an igneous rock formed by weathering?

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