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The igneous rocks which were deposited on the surface and then cooled are known as __________.

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The igneous rocks which were deposited on the surface and then cooled are known as extrusive. These rocks are a result of a magma reaching the surface of the Earth which cools the magma quickly. Examples are rhyolite, basalt, obsidian and andesite.
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