Practice mode Soil Science

What are fine-grained rocks formed at the earth’s surface called?

Correct answer A. Extrusive rock

Explanation

Extrusive rocks form when lava erupts and cools quickly at the surface, leaving no time for large crystals to grow, so they are fine-grained, like basalt.

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