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what is the scientific term for rocks formed from lava?
intrusive
extrusive
rhyolite
gabbro
Brief Explanations
Rocks formed from lava (magma that reaches the Earth's surface) are called extrusive igneous rocks. Intrusive rocks form from magma that cools below the Earth's surface. Rhyolite is a type of extrusive rock but not the general term. Gabbro is an intrusive rock.
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