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Question 16 • DRHS GA-GSE Earth Systems

Which type of rock has a coarse texture due to slow cooling in magma chambers?

Answer
A
extrusive
B
intrusive
C
metamorphic
D
sedimentary

Explanation

Magma that cools slowly underground has time to form large, visible mineral crystals, giving the rock a coarse texture. Rocks that form this way are called intrusive igneous rocks, so the correct choice is intrusive.

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