Rocks

Question 1

What is the study of rocks called

Answer 1

Geology

Question 2

What is the sturdier of rocks called

Answer 2

Geologist

Question 3

What are the 3 types of rocks called

Answer 3

Igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic

Question 4

Where are igneous rocks located

Answer 4

(Basalt) The giant causeway co. Antrim (Granite) Connemara Co. Galway

Question 5

Why does a basalt rock cool faster

Answer 5

Basalt rock cools faster because of the elements after an eruption or fissure

Question 6

What colour is basalt rock

Answer 6

Basalt rock is usually brown/black

Question 7

Why does granite take so long to cool

Answer 7

Granite takes so long to cool because it forms underground

Question 8

How do we get granite if it is underground

Answer 8

Because of folding mountains and continental drift

Question 9

Why can you not find crystals in Basalt

Answer 9

Because it called down so fast when it was on the surface and exposed to the elements

Question 10

When does basalt rock form

Answer 10

Basalt rock forms during fissures and volcanic eruptions

Question 11

What is Basalt used for

Answer 11

Road chippings

Question 12

What is granite used for

Answer 12

Decorative purposes for houses etc

Question 13

What is a sedimentary rock

Answer 13

Sandstone, limestone, shale

Question 14

Name the three groups of rocks

Answer 14

Sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic

Question 15

Where can granite be found

Answer 15

Granite can be found in Co Wicklow E.g the sugar loaf

Question 16

Where can limestone be found

Answer 16

Limestone can be found in the Burren Co. Clare

Question 17

Where can marble be found

Answer 17

Green marble can be found in Connemara Co. Galway

Question 18

Name three types of marble

Answer 18

Black marble, white marble and green marble and pure marble

Question 19

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Question 20

What is the study of rocks called

Answer 20

Geology

Question 21

What is the studier of rocks called

Answer 21

A geologist

Question 22

Is basalt an intrusive or extrusive rock

Answer 22

Extrusive because it is made above the surface

Question 23

What are the three Cs?

Answer 23

Compression, compaction, cemented