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Rocks and the Rock Cycle — Unit test

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

Which phrase best describes igneous rocks?

Answer
A
form when lava and magma cool
B
accumulate sediments following erosion
C
require heat and pressure to be formed
D
consist of many sediment layers

Explanation

Igneous rocks form when molten rock cools and solidifies. Magma is molten rock beneath Earth's surface, while lava is molten rock at the surface, so “form when lava and magma cool” is the best description. The other choices describe sedimentary or metamorphic rocks.

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