Rocks which are formed by the solidification of lava on the earth's surface are ________
A. Sandstone
B. Limestone
C. Granites
D. Basalts
Answer: Option D
Solution(By Examveda Team)
Rocks which are formed by the solidification of lava on the earth's surface are Basalts. Basalt is a dark-colored, fine-grained, igneous rock composed mainly of plagioclase and pyroxene minerals. It most commonly forms as an extrusive rock, such as a lava flow, but can also form in small intrusive bodies, such as an igneous dike or a thin sill.Related Questions on Lithosphere
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