Question
A geologist concludes that a rock sample is an extrusive igneous rock. Based on this information, which statement about the rock is accurate?
Question 12 options:
A)
The rock cooled slowly over millions of years.
B)
The rock likely came from a pluton.
C)
The rock formed from cooling lava.
D)
The rock formed within Earth's crust.
Question 12 options:
A)
The rock cooled slowly over millions of years.
B)
The rock likely came from a pluton.
C)
The rock formed from cooling lava.
D)
The rock formed within Earth's crust.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The accurate statement about the rock is:
C) The rock formed from cooling lava.
Extrusive igneous rocks are formed when lava cools and solidifies on the Earth's surface, typically after a volcanic eruption.
C) The rock formed from cooling lava.
Extrusive igneous rocks are formed when lava cools and solidifies on the Earth's surface, typically after a volcanic eruption.