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Igneous Rocks

Question 2 • *MHS - Earth Science - S1 - CR

Which two features of igneous rocks are determined by their cooling rate?

Answer
A
color and shininess
B
shininess and hardness
C
hardness and crystal size
D
crystal size and rock texture

Explanation

Cooling rate affects how much time minerals have to form crystals. Slow cooling allows larger crystals to grow, while rapid cooling produces smaller crystals or a glassy texture. Therefore, crystal size and rock texture are the two features determined by cooling rate.

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