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Match the correct term to its definition.


coarse grained



fine grained



Extrusive Rock



Magma



Intrusive Rock



Lava


A type of igneous rock that is formed BELOW the Earth's surface.


A type of igneous rock that is formed on the Earth's surface.


In igneous rocks, when the cooling occurs slowly, the crystals are allowed time to form this is called ___________.


In igneous rocks, when the cooling occurs quickly, the crystals are formed quickly this is called ___________.


The molten or partly molten mixture of minerals, gases and melted rock found below the earth’s surface


Molten rock and magma above the ground or earth’s surface.