Rocks Flashcards
1
Q
types of rocks
A
Igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic.
2
Q
Igneous rocks types
A
extrusive - Basalt, Reolite
intrusive - Granite, Gabro, Pegmatite
3
Q
Igneous rocks examples
A
Granite scoria pumic obsidian
3
Q
sedimentary rocks
A
lithification
4
Q
sedimentary rocks examples
A
limestone sandstone shale coal Gypsum conglomerate
CaSo4. 2 H2O
5
Q
metamorphic rocks
A
slate marble Gnesis quartz Schist
5
Q
metamorphic rocks
A
Granite -> Gnesis
Limestone -> marble
coal -> graphite
graphite -> diamond
Sandstone-> quartz
shale -> slate
6
Q
lineation/foliation/banding associated with
A
metamorphic
