A volcanic breccia texture indicates that

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


Answer: B

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