Q. Consider the following:
- Basalt
- Granite
- Marble
Which of the above is/are igneous rocks?
Answer:
1 & 2
Notes:
- Basalt is an igneous rock formed from the rapid cooling of lava at the Earth's surface, often found in volcanic regions. It is dark in color and has a fine-grained texture.
- Granite, also an igneous rock, is formed from the slow crystallization of magma beneath the Earth's surface, characterized by its coarse-grained texture and light color.
- Marble, however, is a metamorphic rock formed from the recrystallization of limestone under heat and pressure, making it distinct from the igneous category.