Igneous Rocks
Formed from the cooling of lava or magma
Igneous Rocks are Divided into Two Groups IntrusiveExtrusive
Intrusive Igneous Formed from cooling MAGMA Forms deep INSIDE the Earth’s crust Crystals have more time to grow, so they are LARGER Described as COARSE-GRAINED
Intrusive Igneous Examples GraniteSyenite
Intrusive Igneous Examples DioriteGabbro
Extrusive Igneous Formed from cooling LAVA Forms OUTSIDE the Earth Crystals have LESS time to grow, so they are SMALLER OR NON-EXISTANT Described as FINE-GRAINED
Extrusive Igneous Examples ObsidianScoria
Extrusive Igneous Examples BasaltPumice
Quiz Question 1 This is an extrusive igneous rock It has a glassy texture It has been used throughout history to make knives and arrow heads.
Quiz Question 1 This is an extrusive igneous rock It has a glassy texture It has been used throughout history to make knives and arrow heads. Answer: Obsidian
Quiz Question 2 Can you name this extrusive igneous rock that is often used in foot-care?
Quiz Question 2 Can you name this extrusive igneous rock that is often used in foot-care? Answer: Pumice
Quiz Question 3 This is an intrusive igneous rock It has coarse-grained texture It is composed of the minerals: quartz, feldspar, and mica
Quiz Question 3 This is an intrusive igneous rock It has coarse-grained texture It is composed of the minerals: quartz, feldspar, and mica Answer: Granite