Rocks

Question 1

Name the 3 types of rocks

Answer 1

Igneous
Sedimentary
Metamorphic

Question 2

How are igneous rocks formed

Answer 2

From cooling magma/lava

Question 3

Explain how sedimentary rocks are formed

Answer 3

Weathering and erosion breaks down rocks into small rock fragments called sediments. These are transported to the sea by rivers, ice and wind. Sediments are deposited in seas or lakes and covered by fossils. Compression turns the sediment into sedimentary rocks. 

Question 4

Explain how metamorphic rocks are formed

Answer 4

Heat from contact with molten magma and pressure caused by folding changes the igneous rocks and sedimentary rocks into metamorphic rocks 

Question 5

Give 2 examples of igneous rocks

Answer 5

Basalt
Granite

Question 6

Give 2 examples of sedimentary rocks

Answer 6

Limestone
sandstone

Question 7

Give 2 exaples of metamorphic rocks

Answer 7

Marble
Quartzite

Question 8

Where can you find Granite

Answer 8

Wicklow moutains

Question 9

Where can you find Basalt

Answer 9

Giants Causeway, Co. Antrim

Question 10

Where can you find limestone

Answer 10

The Burren, Co. Clare

Question 11

Where can you find sandstone

Answer 11

Co. Cork/ Kerry

Question 12

Where can you find Marble

Answer 12

Connemara

Question 13

Where can you find quartzite

Answer 13

Great Sugarloaf Mountain, Wicklow