QuestionJuly 26, 2025

Compare Granite Basalt, and identify rock that had an intrusive origin. obsidian granite rhyolite basalt

Compare Granite Basalt, and identify rock that had an intrusive origin. obsidian granite rhyolite basalt
Compare Granite Basalt, and identify rock that had an intrusive origin.
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Granite Explanation 1. Identify Intrusive Rocks Intrusive rocks form below Earth's surface. Granite is intrusive; it cools slowly underground. 2. Compare Rock Types Obsidian and rhyolite are extrusive, cooling quickly above ground. Basalt is also extrusive.

Explanation

1. Identify Intrusive Rocks<br /> Intrusive rocks form below Earth's surface. Granite is intrusive; it cools slowly underground.<br />2. Compare Rock Types<br /> Obsidian and rhyolite are extrusive, cooling quickly above ground. Basalt is also extrusive.
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