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Concept Map of Magmatism for Earth Science Study

See how magma forms, moves and solidifies, then create a map from your own lecture notes, PDF or slides.

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What you get
Interactive mind maps of the main ideas and how they connect. Free: overview maps (detailed maps on your first 3 creations). Plus: detailed maps with supporting concepts.
Exports
Your first PDF or PNG export is free; Plus exports anytime.
Price
Free plan: 5 creations a week, up to 3 a day. Plus: $9.99/month or $99.90/year (USD; local prices at checkout).
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What you can upload
PDF, Word (.docx), PowerPoint (.pptx), plain text or Markdown, and images (PNG, JPG, WebP, GIF), or type a topic. One file per creation on the free plan; several at once on Plus.

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Build Your Magmatism Map from Your Materials

Upload your geology notes or type a topic and get a clear, expandable map of magma processes.

Map from your own notes

Upload a PDF, Word file, PowerPoint or text file and the AI maps the key ideas from your course.

Expandable magma branches

Open any branch, such as magma type or cooling rate, to add detail as you study.

Quiz and flashcards

Turn the map into a quiz or flashcards to test how well you remember the processes.

How to Make a Magmatism Concept Map

Three steps take you from geology notes to a study-ready map of magmatism.

  1. 1

    Add your notes or topic

    Upload your lecture slides, textbook PDF or notes, or simply type magmatism.

  2. 2

    AI builds the map

    The AI organizes melting, magma, intrusions, eruptions and rock types into branches.

  3. 3

    Study, expand and quiz

    Expand branches, edit nodes, export as PNG or PDF, and quiz yourself on the map.

Magmatism Concept Map: Key Branches Explained

A concept map of magmatism shows how magma is generated, how it moves through the crust, and how it becomes igneous rock. Magmatism links plate tectonics to the rocks you see at the surface, so mapping it helps you see cause and effect across the whole system.

  • Magma generation: melting of mantle or crust by heat, pressure and water
  • Magma properties: composition, viscosity and dissolved gases
  • Intrusive rocks: plutons, sills and dikes that cool slowly underground
  • Extrusive rocks: lava flows and volcanic deposits that cool quickly at the surface
  • Rock classification: felsic, intermediate, mafic and ultramafic compositions

Use the map to revise the link between tectonic setting and rock type before an exam. You can also generate a personalized magmatism map from your own notes with CogniGuide.

Magmatism Concept Map Questions

Answers about magma and igneous rocks, plus how to build your own map.

What is magmatism?

Magmatism is the set of processes that create, move and solidify magma. It includes melting in the mantle or crust, magma ascent, and the formation of igneous rocks when magma cools.

What is the difference between intrusive and extrusive rocks?

Intrusive rocks form when magma cools slowly beneath the surface, producing large crystals. Extrusive rocks form when lava cools quickly at the surface, producing fine-grained or glassy textures.

Which file types can I use to build a magmatism map?

You can upload PDF, Word (DOCX), PowerPoint (PPTX), text, Markdown or image files, or simply type the topic.

Can I turn my magmatism map into a quiz?

Yes. The map can be turned into a quiz to test your recall, and the same notes can also become flashcards. A free plan allows 5 creations a week.