A rock formed by the cooling and solidification of magma is…

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D. igneous

Igneous rock forms from molten material. Sedimentary rock forms from compacted sediment, and metamorphic rock from heat and pressure applied to existing rock.

A rock formed by the cooling and solidification of magma is classified as

Option A: sedimentary
Option B: metamorphic
Option C: clastic
Option D: igneousCorrect

Why D is correct

Igneous rock forms from molten material. Sedimentary rock forms from compacted sediment, and metamorphic rock from heat and pressure applied to existing rock.

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