Question

A rock that forms when magma hardens beneath Earth’s surface is called an _____. intrusive igneous rock extrusive metamorphic rock intrusive metamorphic rock extrusive igneous rock

Answer 1

A rock that forms when magma hardens beneath Earth's surface is called an intrusive igneous rock.

Answer 2

The right option is; intrusive igneous rock

A rock that forms when magma hardens beneath Earth’s surface is called an intrusive igneous rock.

Intrusive igneous rocks are types of igneous rocks that are formed when magma crystallizes and solidifies below the earth’s surface to form intrusions. Most intrusive igneous rocks possess well-formed and large crystals. Examples of intrusive igneous rocks include diorite, granite, dunite, gabbro, peridotite, and pegmatite.