Classification of Igneous Rocks: Intrusive vs. Extrusive

Now that we know how igneous rocks form, what are the types of igneous rocks? This depends on precisely where they form, and we can call them either intrusive or extrusive. These can also be called either plutonic or volcanic. What do these terms mean, and how do they relate to the composition of the rock? Let's find out!

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