Chapter 5 - Rocks

Question 1

How is granite formed?

Answer 1

Granite is formed when magma cools beneath the surface of the earth. It is cooled slowly and large crystals are formed.

Question 2

What is granite used for?

Answer 2

Granite is used in buildings and kitchen worktops

Question 3

Where can you find granite in Ireland?

Answer 3

Wicklow Mountains, Mourne mountains County Down

Question 4

What colours can granite be?

Answer 4

Granite can be white, grey or black

Question 5

How is the basalt formed?

Answer 5

Basalt is formed when lava is cooled on the surface of the earth. Small crystals are formed because it is cooled down quickly.

Question 6

What is the basalt used for?

Answer 6

Basalt is used in buildings and roads.

Question 7

Where can you find basalt in Ireland?

Answer 7

Antrim Plateau; Giants Causeway County Antrim

Question 8

What colours can basalt be?

Answer 8

Mostly black or dark grey

Question 9

Give two examples of igneous rock?

Answer 9

Basalt and granite