How is igneous rock formed?

In this lesson, we are going to be learning about igneous rock. We are going to learn about the structure of the Earth, how to recognise igneous rock and some of the uses of igneous rock. We will also learn how igneous rock is made, using ice and chocolate as a model!

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Q1.What is the correct word to complete the sentence. Intrusive rocks have larger crystals because the cool ___________.

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Q2.What is the correct word to complete the sentence. Extrusive rocks have smaller crystals because the cool ___________.

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Q3.Is diorite an intrusive or extrusive rock?

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Q4.Is obsidian an intrusive or extrusive rock?

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Don't worry about how many of these you get right or wrong. We're just asking to help us make better lessons in the future. For some questions there are more than one right answer!

Q1.What is the correct word to complete the sentence. Intrusive rocks have larger crystals because the cool ___________.

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Q2.What is the correct word to complete the sentence. Extrusive rocks have smaller crystals because the cool ___________.

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2/4

Q3.Is diorite an intrusive or extrusive rock?

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Q4.Is obsidian an intrusive or extrusive rock?

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