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  • Igneous Rocks: Formation, Types & Characteristics - Geology Science
    The type of rock produced by the cooling and solidification of molten rock is called igneous rock.

    Here's a breakdown:

    * Magma: Molten rock found beneath the Earth's surface.

    * Lava: Molten rock that has erupted onto the Earth's surface.

    * Igneous Rock: Formed when magma or lava cools and solidifies.

    There are two main types of igneous rocks:

    * Intrusive igneous rocks: Formed from magma that cools and solidifies beneath the Earth's surface. These rocks tend to have larger crystals because they cool slowly.

    * Extrusive igneous rocks: Formed from lava that cools and solidifies on the Earth's surface. These rocks tend to have smaller crystals because they cool quickly.

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