Igneous rocks

At the end of this activity, students should be able to:
– explain what minerals are, what rocks are composed of and what is the difference between a rock and a mineral
– explain which chemical compounds are the principal components of magma
– explain how igneous rocks are formed and classify them according to the form of their crystals
– distinguish between intrusive and extrusive rocks
– give examples of the most common igneous rocks and explain the differences between them
– list the characteristic properties of igneous rocks
– know the applications of igneous rocks.