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Distinguish between Intrusive and Extrusive Rocks
Distinguish Between
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Solution
| Intrusive Rocks | Extrusive Rocks |
| Intrustive rocks are formed beneath the surface of the Earth. | Extrusive rocks are formed on the surface of the Earth. |
| These rocks have large size crystals due to slow cooling. | Crystals are not formed due to rapid cooling of lava. |
| These are also known as plutonic rocks. | These are also known as volcanic rocks. |
| Granite is an example of these rocks. | Basalt is an example of these rocks. |
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