Concept explainers
The type of rock formed when magma rises slowly and solidifies before reaching Earth’s surface and an example of this type of rock.
Answer to Problem 14TE
The type of rock formed when magma rises slowly and solidifies before reaching Earth’s surface is called igneous rock. Granite is an example of this type of rock.
Explanation of Solution
When metamorphic rocks under the effect of heat and pressure melt, they form magma. This magma rises and solidifies before reaching Earth’s surface. The rocks then formed are called igneous rocks. For example, granite is an igneous rock that is formed when granitic magma cools and becomes solid. These rocks are known as intrusive rocks and all intrusive igneous rocks are known as plutons. Granite is a plutonic rock.
Conclusion:
Therefore, the type of rock formed when magma rises slowly and solidifies before reaching Earth’s surface is called igneous rock. Granite is an example of this type of rock.
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