Igneous Rocks Worksheet
Explore the fascinating world of igneous rocks with this Grade 4 science worksheet, covering their formation, characteristics, and examples.
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Igneous Rocks Exploration
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1. Igneous rocks are formed from the cooling and solidification of what?
Sand and mud
Weathered sediments
Molten rock (magma or lava)
Dead plants and animals
2. When magma cools slowly inside the Earth, what kind of igneous rock is formed?
Extrusive igneous rock
Intrusive igneous rock
Sedimentary rock
Metamorphic rock
1. All igneous rocks have large crystals.
True
False
2. Lava that cools quickly on the Earth's surface forms extrusive igneous rocks.
True
False
1. When molten rock is still underground, it is called .
2. If molten rock erupts from a volcano, it is called .
3. Igneous rocks are often found near .
1. Explain the difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks.
2. Name two examples of igneous rocks and describe one characteristic of each.
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