Igneous rocks may be either ________ if they form on or near Earth's surface, or ________ if they solidify under ground.
A. plutonic; intrusive
B. volcanic; extrusive
C. extrusive; intrusive
D. intrusive; extrusive
E. intrusive; volcanic
Answer: C
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