Rocks Solidified from Molten Material, Either Below or Above Ground

question 100

Short Answer

Rocks solidified from molten material, either below or above ground, are classified as ______________ rocks.

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Definitions:

Global Warming

refers to the long-term rise in Earth's average surface temperature due to human activities, especially fossil fuel burning, which adds heat-trapping gases to Earth's atmosphere.

Desert Varnish

A dark, glossy coating found on the surface of rocks in arid environments, formed by microbial activities and the deposition of minerals.

Pediment

A gently sloping rock surface found at the base of mountains in arid and semi-arid environments, formed by the erosion of overlying rock and sediment.

Desert Pavement

A landscape surface covered with closely packed, interlocking angular or rounded rock fragments of pebble and cobble size.