Its a rock that is formed when magma cools, also the word igneous means from fire.When a hot liquid rock cools and hardens down.

When magma reaches the surface it forms into a rock. The rock cools quickly, without any crystals forming. Also it has small grains. Key words: Outside, fast, small

A rock is formed before the magma reaches the surface. It slowly cools down and many large crystals are formed.Key words: In, slow, large. Use the internet to insert pictures and names of the rocks into the table.

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Term	Definition
Igneous rock	Its a rock that is formed when magma cools, also the word igneous means from fire.When a hot liquid rock cools and hardens down.
Extrusive	When magma reaches the surface it forms into a rock. The rock cools quickly, without any crystals forming. Also it has small grains. Key words: Outside, fast, small
Intrusive	A rock is formed before the magma reaches the surface. It slowly cools down and many large crystals are formed.Key words: In, slow, large. Use the internet to insert pictures and names of the rocks into the table.