Practice mode Soil Science

What is another name for plutonic rocks?

Correct answer B. Intrusive igneous

Explanation

Plutonic rocks crystallise slowly from magma deep underground, intruding into existing rock and forming coarse crystals, so they are called intrusive igneous rocks, like granite.

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