WAEC Agricultural Science 2004 Question 5

Question 5

Rocks and Soil Formation

Igneous rocks formed within the crust are called

  1. A.quartzite
  2. B.volcanic
  3. C.plutonic
  4. D.stratified
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (plutonic)

Explanation

Igneous rocks that cool slowly deep in the crust are plutonic (intrusive).