Practice mode Soil Science

Extrusive rocks, in which the grains are too fine to see with the naked eye, are also called what?

Correct answer C. Aphanitic rock

Explanation

Lava that erupts at the surface cools so quickly that crystals have no time to grow, giving the fine-grained aphanitic texture seen in basalt.

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