intrusive rock

extrusive rock

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Instrusive rock forms from molten lava below the earth's surface, then comes out as rock.

Extrusive rock forms from molten lava above the earth's surface. after coming out as molten lava.

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Examples of intrusive rock are granite and marble.

Examples of extrusive rock are vesicular basalt and pumice.

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