Natural Science CLEP Prep Practice Exam 2025 - Free Practice Questions and Study Guide

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What type of rock is formed when molten material cools and solidifies?

Sedimentary

Metamorphic

Magma

Igneous

When molten material, also known as magma, cools and solidifies, it forms an igneous rock. Sedimentary rocks are formed through the accumulation and compression of sediments, while metamorphic rocks are formed from the alteration of existing rocks due to extreme heat and pressure. Therefore, options A and B are incorrect. Option C, magma, is the molten material itself and not the type of rock that is formed when it cools. Therefore, option D, igneous, is the correct answer.

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