A volcanic breccia texture indicates that

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


Answer: A

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