A porphyritic igneous texture indicates that

A. the rock broke apart as it flowed.
B. the ash and pumice were hot and became compacted.
C. the rock cooled slowly.
D. there was water in the magma.
E. the rock cooled slowly and then quickly.


Answer: E

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