Give two characteristics of igneous rocks.

  1. Igneous rocks are formed by cooling and solidifying magma underground or lava on the surface. 

  2. Igneous rocks consist of interlocking crystals. 

EK
Answered by Eliza K. Geography tutor

11457 Views

See similar Geography GCSE tutors

Related Geography GCSE answers

All answers ▸

What is the process of long shore drift?


We are given so much information for each topic... how do I know which bits are relevant for a particular question?


What is the Demographic Transition Model?


Explain what is meant by the term ‘global village’ and give a few examples to highlight this.


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2026 by IXL Learning