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igneous rocks
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Geology
7th Grade
11/19/2012

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Term
rock
Definition
made up of minerals and organic matter
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igneous
Definition
describes rocks formed from cooled molten rock
Term
lava
Definition
molten rock above the Earth's surface
Term
magma
Definition
molten rock below the Earth's surface
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intrusive
Definition
describes igneous rocks formed below the Earth's surface
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extrusive
Definition
describes igneous rocks that form above the Earth's surface
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granite
Definition
intrusive igneous rock with visible crystals, can be pink or grey in color
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obsidian
Definition
volcanic glass, an extrusive igneous rock
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scoria
Definition
a basaltic, extrusive rock with holes
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pumice
Definition
solidified ash, extrusive
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basalt
Definition
a dark, extrusive igneous rock
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true
Definition
T/F - the longer it takes magma/lava to cool, the larger the crystal size
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obsidian
Definition
igneous rock used by Native Americans for making arrowheads
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