Igneous Rocks

What are Igneous Rocks?

  • Igneous rocks are rocks that are formed by magma. When magma cools down, it becomes a solid. This can happen below the surface of the Earth or on the surface of the Earth.

  • About 95% part of earth’s crust is made up of igneous rock.

  • Igneous rocks are helpful in the growth of plants because they contain many minerals that can help a plant to grow.

  • The Earth’s moon is made up of igneous rocks.

  • The word igneous comes from a word in Latin that means fire.

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