Rocks Flashcards
1
Q
What are the three different types of rocks?
A
Igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic
2
Q
What is the main type of rock found in oceanic crust?
A
Basalt
3
Q
What is the main type of rock found in continental crust?
A
Granite
4
Q
What type of rock/s can undergo metamorphism?
A
Igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks
5
Q
What is the difference between magma and lava?
A
Magma is hot molten rock under the Earth, which becomes lava once it is released onto the Earth’s surface
