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| + | An [[igneous]] rock is a [[rock]] formed from [[magma]] or [[lava]]. | ||
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| + | ===About Igneous Rocks=== | ||
| + | : When [[magma]] or [[lava]] [[freezing|freezes]] it is called an '''igneous''' rock. | ||
| + | : When the [[magma]] is trapped underground it [[freezing|freezes]] slowly and this makes very large [[cyrstal]]s in the rock. | ||
| + | : When the [[lava]] comes out of the [[volcano]] it cools down and [[freezing|freezes]] quickly making small [[crystal]]s. | ||
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| + | ===Examples=== | ||
Revision as of 14:10, 2 October 2018
Key Stage 3
Meaning
An igneous rock is a rock formed from magma or lava.
About Igneous Rocks
- When magma or lava freezes it is called an igneous rock.
- When the magma is trapped underground it freezes slowly and this makes very large cyrstals in the rock.
- When the lava comes out of the volcano it cools down and freezes quickly making small crystals.