Question

a geologist is studying a massive rock outcrop. the texture of the rock is coarse - grained with large round grains. the geologist determines that the rock probably formed when lava cooled on earths surface. what type of rock has the geologist identified?

Explanation:

Igneous rocks form from the cooling of magma or lava. Lava cooling on Earth's surface forms extrusive igneous rocks. Coarse - grained texture with large round grains can be characteristic of certain igneous rocks.

Answer:

Igneous rock