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Igneous Rock

Published on Nov 18, 2015

This is a presentation on Igneous Rock my Matthew Reineman and Sutter Long.

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

IGNEOUS ROCK PRESENTATION

BY MATT AND SUTTER
Photo by Kevin M. Gill

First, magma is created In A volcano from heat and pressure. Next, the magma pours out of the volcano. Then, it begins to cool and starts to harden. Finally, it is converted from the magma into the Igneous Rock.

  • Pumice, Scora, Pegmatite,
  • Obaidian, Gabbro,
  • Granite, and Basalt

Igneous Rock is used an several ways, such as flooring, landscaping, and construction projects. Igneous Rock was also used in making Mount Rushmore.

We can find Igneous Rock anywhere in the world that had volcanoes. For example: Hawaii, Mount St. Helens, and The Alaskan Volcanoes.

Five Facts:
*Igneous rock is formed when hot magma is cooled and hardened.
*Igneous rock can be found at any volcano

Five Facts (Cont.)
*Approximately 90% of Earth's surface is made up of Igneous Rock.
*The term "Igneous" comes from the Latin root "Ignis" meaning fire.

Five Facts (Cont.)
*Magma can be forced into rocks, blown out in volcanic explosions or forced to the surface as lava.