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Igneous Rocks

Question 11 • *MHS - Earth Science - S1 - CR

How are extrusive rocks formed?

Answer
A
Magma gets trapped inside Earth and cools to rock.
B
Volcanoes apply force to solid rocks and eject them.
C
Magma gets forced to Earth’s surface and cools to rock.
D
Volcanoes trap lava inside Earth, where it cools to rock.

Explanation

Extrusive igneous rocks form when molten rock reaches Earth’s surface as lava and cools and hardens. Magma that cools underground forms intrusive rocks, so choice A describes a different process. The correct choice is C: magma gets forced to Earth’s surface and cools to rock.

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