Rock Types Flashcards
1
Q
What are the three main types of rock?
A
Igneous, metamorphic, sedimentary
2
Q
Compound is…
A
Substance with more than one element
3
Q
Igneous rocks are formed…
A
By the cooling of molten rock
4
Q
Sedimentary rock is formed by…
A
Small pieces of rock that are transported and crushed into rock
5
Q
An example of sedimentary rock is …
A
Chalk
6
Q
Metamorphic rocks are formed…
A
Under heat and pressure
7
Q
An example of metamorphic rock is…
A
Marble
8
Q
When molten rock cools it becomes
A
Igneous
9
Q
How does the speed of cooling affect the size of the crystals in an igneous rock?
A
The faster the cooling, the smaller the crystals
10
Q
Sandstone and limestone and…
A
Sedimentary rocks
11
Q
Fossils are often found in…
A
Sedimentary rock
