Igneous rocks

Key term for Edexcel GCSE Geography B, used in Geology and Past Processes.

Definition

Rocks formed by the cooling and hardening of molten magma or lava.

Exam Context

Igneous rocks appears in Edexcel GCSE Geography B revision content for UK Physical Landscapes, especially Geology and Past Processes and Geology and past processes.

UK Physical Landscapes Geology and Past Processes Geology and past processes

Found in Revision Notes

UK Physical Landscapes

Characteristics and Distribution of UK Rock Types

Geology and Past Processes • Geology and past processes

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