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Which process forms igneous rocks?

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Which process forms igneous rocks?.

  1. A.Cooling and solidification of magma or lava
  2. B.Compaction of sediments
  3. C.Heat and pressure altering existing rocks
  4. D.Erosion and deposition

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The Rock Cycle

The diagram illustrates the processes of melting, cooling, erosion, compaction, and metamorphism that transform rocks between igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic types.

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    Describe Describe how igneous rocks such as granite and basalt are formed.

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