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

The giant causeway co. Antrim

Question 5

Why does basalt rock cool faster

Answer 5

Basalt rock cools faster because of the elements after an eruption

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 cooled down so quickly

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

How are metamorphic rocks formed

Answer 14

Metamorphic rocks are formed when great heat of magma and pressure from plate movement changes rock and

Question 15

Name the three groups of rocks

Answer 15

Sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic

Question 16

Where can granite be found

Answer 16

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

Question 17

Where can limestone be found

Answer 17

Limestone can be found in the Burren Co. Clare

Question 18

Where can marble be found

Answer 18

Marble can be found on Quartzite Eg the Sugarloaf Co Wicklow

Question 19

Name three types of marble

Answer 19

Black marble, white marble and green marble