(04.01 MC)
Maria wrote the following steps in the formation of intrusive igneous rocks; however, she has them out of order. What is the correct order?
1: Rocks pushed under Earth due to movement of tectonic plate
2: Rocks melt
3: Rocks are heated
4: Rocks solidify
Group of answer choices
2, 1, 4, 3
1, 2, 3, 4
4, 1, 3, 2
3, 2, 1, 4
The correct order is:
1, 2, 3, 4
Explanation: First, rocks are pushed under the Earth's surface due to the movement of tectonic plates (step 1). Then, due to the intense heat and pressure, the rocks melt (step 2). This molten rock, called magma, is then heated further (step 3). Finally, as the magma cools and hardens, intrusive igneous rocks are formed (step 4).
that is the wrong answer
Apologies for the incorrect response.
The correct order is:
3, 2, 1, 4
Explanation: First, rocks are heated (step 3) which causes them to reach their melting point. Then, the rocks melt (step 2) and become magma. Next, due to the movement of tectonic plates, the magma is pushed under the Earth's surface (step 1). Finally, as the magma cools and solidifies, intrusive igneous rocks are formed (step 4).