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Igneous Rocks

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Out of the following, which are extrusive igneous rocks?

A

Granite

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Rhyolite

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Diorite

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D

Basalt

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Solution

The correct options are
B Rhyolite
D Basalt
Rhyolite and Basalt are the examples of extrusive igneous rocks. These rocks are also called volcanic rocks.

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