Lava Flows Are Typically Finer Grained Than Intrusive Igneous Rocks

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Multiple Choice

Lava flows are typically finer grained than intrusive igneous rocks.Why?

• A)Intrusive magma is cooler because it is well insulated by the surrounding rock.
• B)Intrusive magma flows onto the Earth's surface and cools very slowly, allowing many small mineral grains to grow.
• C)The extrusive magma cools quickly so the mineral grains do not have time to grow.
• D)The extrusive magma, because it is deep below the surface, cools very slowly producing very small mineral grains.

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