Igneous Rock

Igneous Rock Simple Definition

A rock formed when melted rock cools and hardens.

Video: Igneous Rock explained in an easy to understand way.

Imagine trying to make a perfect batch of homemade chocolate by melting it down and letting it cool into solid bars. This process is quite similar to how igneous rocks are formed, as both involve a material transitioning from a liquid to a solid state. Just like melted chocolate, which once cooled and hardened becomes a solid bar, melted rock (or magma) cools and hardens into solid igneous rock, with both processes requiring the right conditions to achieve the desired final form.

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Igneous Rock - A Real World Example

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Igneous Rock Simple Definition