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Igneous Rocks

Question 14 • WCA 4130 Earth and Space Science 1st Quarter 26-27

Which trait is common to rocks formed from magma trapped inside a volcano?

Answer
A
less dense
B
fine crystals
C
coarse texture
D
quickly cooled

Explanation

Magma trapped inside a volcano cools slowly beneath the surface. Slow cooling gives crystals time to grow large, producing a coarse texture. Fine crystals and quick cooling are typical of lava that cools at or near the surface.

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