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Q · Rocks and Rock CycleMedium · 45s
Which one of the following is formed by the cooling of lava at the surface of the Earth?
TopicRocks and Rock Cycle
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Basalt forms above the surface, making it extrusive.
Final Answer: Option C — Basalt