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Rocks are formed when magma does what?
Rocks are formed when magma cools and solidifies either beneath the Earth's surface (intrusive igneous rocks) or on the surface (extrusive igneous rocks). As the molten magma cools, it crystallizes and hardens into solid rocks like granite or basalt.
What is a mass of rock formed when a large body of magma cools inside the Earth?
A mass of rock formed when a large body of magma cools inside the Earth is called an intrusion or pluton. These formations are referred to as intrusive igneous rocks and can vary in size and shape depending on the depth and cooling rate of the magma within the Earth's crust.
Are all igneous rocks formed inside the earth?
No, igneous rocks can be formed both inside the Earth (intrusive or plutonic) and on the Earth's surface (extrusive or volcanic). Intrusive rocks form underground when magma cools slowly, while extrusive rocks form on the surface when lava cools rapidly.
What refers to rocks that are produced when melted rock or magma from inside Earths cools or hardens on or below Earths surface?
i think the answer your looking for is igneous rock.....that is the type of rock you get after megma cools.....
What is formed by magma cooling?
When magma cools and solidifies underground, igneous rocks like granite and gabbro are formed. If the magma cools and solidifies on the Earth's surface, volcanic rocks like basalt and andesite are produced.
