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Question
Name two important landforms made by Igneous Rocks.
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Solution
Two important landforms made by igneous rocks are:
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Conical Mountains: These are formed by volcanic eruptions that build up cone-shaped mountains (like volcanic cones).
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Extensive Lava Plateaus: Formed by repeated lava flows that spread over large areas and solidify into broad, flat plateaus (e.g., the Deccan Plateau in India).
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