Fragments of material erupted from a volcano eventually settle and lithify to form an extrusive igneous rock called
A) basalt.
B) andesite.
C) pegmatite.
D) tuff.

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Fragments of material erupted from a volcano that settle and lithify form a type of rock known as tuff. Basalt and andesite are types of lava that solidify from volcanic eruptions, while pegmatite is a type of intrusive igneous rock that cools slowly beneath the surface of the Earth.

Fragments of Material Erupted from a Volcano Eventually Settle and Lithify