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The igneous rocks are also called __________ rocks.

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primary
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secondary
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tertiary
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none of the above
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Solution

The correct option is A primary

Igneous rocks begin the rock cycle, and are therefore called primary rocks. Two major divisions of igneous rocks are volcanic or extrusive rocks that form when magma is ejected from the Earth's crust, and intrusive rocks, which are created below the surface.


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