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Rocks and Rock Cycle — Question 16

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Question 16

What is meant by intrusive rocks?

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Magma that solidifies below the Earth's surface and remains surrounded by the pre-existing rock is called intrusive rocks. For example, granite.


Source: This question is from Rocks and Rock Cycle, Geography — Class 9, ICSE Board.

Key Concepts Covered

This question tests your understanding of the following concepts from the chapter Rocks and Rock Cycle: Question, Meant, Intrusive, Rocks, Rocks and Rock Cycle, Geography. These are fundamental topics in Geography that students are expected to master as part of the ICSE Class 9 curriculum.

A thorough understanding of these concepts will help you answer similar questions confidently in your ICSE examinations. These topics are frequently tested in both objective and subjective sections of Geography papers. We recommend revising the relevant section of your textbook alongside practising these solved examples to build a strong foundation.

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