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2) How are basalt and gabbro similar and different? ANSWER QUICK PLEASE!!

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Answer: Gabbro is a type of intrusive rock while basalt is a type of extrusive rock. The main difference between gabbro and basalt is that gabbro forms deep beneath the Earth's surface, whereas basalt forms at or very near the surface of the planet.

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