Multiple choice

'Igneous' derived from the Latin word 'Ignis' means ___.

  1. Water

  2. Fire

  3. Earth

  4. Ether

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The term 'igneous' comes from the Latin word 'ignis', which means 'fire'. This is highly appropriate because igneous rocks are formed from the cooling and solidification of hot, molten magma or lava.