Igneous Rocks Flashcards
Geography 8035 GCSE (AQA)
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Igneous rocks
Rocks formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.
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Intrusive igneous rocks
Formed when magma cools slowly beneath the Earth's surface, creating large crystals.
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Extrusive igneous rocks
Formed when lava cools quickly on the Earth's surface, creating small crystals.
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Examples of igneous rocks
Granite (intrusive) and basalt (extrusive).
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Characteristics of igneous rocks
Hard, durable, and resistant to erosion due to interlocking crystals.
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