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  • Igneous Rocks: Formation, Types, and Characteristics
    Rocks that form from magma are called igneous rocks.

    Here's a breakdown:

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

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

    * Igneous Rocks: Rocks formed when magma or lava cools and solidifies.

    There are two main types of igneous rocks:

    * Intrusive igneous rocks: Form when magma cools and crystallizes slowly beneath the Earth's surface. These rocks have larger crystals.

    * Extrusive igneous rocks: Form when lava cools and crystallizes quickly on the Earth's surface. These rocks have smaller crystals.

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