The textural term for a basaltic lava flow that has a smooth,ropy appearance is ________.
A) pahoehoe
B) a'a'
C) pumice
D) ignimbrite

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Pahoehoe is the term used for basaltic lava flows that have a smooth, ropy appearance. A'a' is another type of basaltic lava flow, but it has a rough, jagged appearance. Pumice and ignimbrite are both types of volcanic rocks, but they are not specifically associated with the texture of a lava flow.

The Textural Term for a Basaltic Lava Flow That Has