Ch. 7 Rocks Flashcards
Name the 3 types of rocks
Igneous
Sedimentary
Metamorphic
Name 2 types of igneous rocks
Basalt
Granite
Name 2 types of sedimentary rocks
Limestone
Sandstone
Name 2 types of metamorphic rocks
Marble
Quartzite
How do igneous rocks form
When magma is cooled
How do metamorphic rocks form
When igneous or sedimentary rocks change due to extreme heat and pressure
How do sedimentary rocks form
When layers of sediments get compressed together
Where can you find basalt
Giants causeway - Co. Antrim
Where can you find granite
Wicklow mountains
Where can you find sandstone
Mcgillycuddy reeks
Where can you find sandstone
Mcgillycuddy reeks
Where can you find limestone
The burren, Co. Clare
Where can you find quartzite
Great Sugarloaf Mountain, Co.Wicklow
Where can you find marble
Connemara
How is marble formed
When limestone is placed under great heat and pressure
How is quartzite formed
When sandstone is placed under great heat and pressure
How is Limestone formed
When the remains of Dead Sea creatures become compressed and cemented together forming layers
How is sandstone formed
When layers of sand sediments are compressed together
How is granite formed
Underground, From slow-cooling magma
How is basalt formed
On the surface form fast-cooling lava
What do we use rocks for
Building materials (cement-crushed up limestone)
Precious stones (gold,diamonds)
Important fuels (coal)
