Why are igneous rocks that form below earth's surface called plutonic rocks?
A) Pluto was the Greek god of the underworld.
B) Igneous rocks formed underground are the same as those formed on Pluto.
C) Plutonic, in Latin, means intrusive.
D) Plutonic means non-eruptive, and intrusive rocks don't erupt.

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Plutonic rocks are named after Pluto, the Greek god of the underworld, because they form below the Earth's surface, akin to the underworld in Greek mythology.

Why Are Igneous Rocks That Form Below Earth's Surface Called