Rocks Flashcards
What are the types of main rocks
Igneous rocks. Sedimentary rock. Metamorphic rock.
Name 2 types of igneous rocks
Granite and basalt
Name 2 types of sedimentary rocks
Limestone and sandstone
Name 2 types of metamorphic rocks
Marble and quartize
How are igneous rocks formed
They are formed from magma found in the mantle just below the crust
How are intrusive igneous rocks formed
It’s formed when magma is forced into the crust and it’s trapped forcing it to cool slowly
How are extrusive igneous rocks formed
Is formed after lava reaches the earths surface and cools very quickly
Name an intrusive igneous rock
Granite
Name an extrusive igneous rock
Basalt
How are sedimentary rocks formed
by the accumulation or deposition of mineral or organic particles at Earth’s surface
How are metamorphic rocks formed
Metamorphic rocks are formed when igneous rock or sedimentary rock are changed by great heat and/or pressure.
What is the most common rock type in Ireland
Limestone
What type of rock do you find in the giants causeways
Basalt
What I strata
The layers of a rock