Rocks

Question 1

What are the three categories of rocks

Answer 1

Sedimentary, igneous & metamorphic

Question 2

What are the 2 rock types in igneous

Answer 2

Granite and basalt

Question 3

What are the 2 types of rock in metamorphic

Answer 3

Marble and quartzite

Question 4

What are the 2 rocks in sedimentary

Answer 4

Sandstone & limestone

Question 5

At What plate boundary do most volcanos take place

Answer 5

Destructive plate boundaries

Question 6

At What plate do most earthquakes happen at

Answer 6

Destructive plate boundary

Question 7

Are igneous rock extrusive/intrusive, organic/inorganic, regional/thermal

Answer 7

Extrusive/intrusive

Question 8

Are metamorphic rocks extrusive/intrusive, organic/inorganic, regional/thermal

Answer 8

regional/thermal

Question 9

Are sedimentary rocks extrusive/intrusive, organic/inorganic, regional/thermal

Answer 9

organic/inorganic

Question 10

Is basalt intrusive or extrusive

Answer 10

Extrusive meaning granite is intrusive

Question 11

Is limestone organic or inorganic

Answer 11

It organic making sandstone inorganic

Question 12

Is marble thermal or regional

Answer 12

It’s thermal making quartzite regional

Question 13

What is an example of a volcanic eruption

Answer 13

Mount St. Helens 1980, Washington state USA

Question 14

Where can you find limestone rocks ( sedimentary )

Answer 14

The Burren Co. Clare

Question 15

Where can you find basalt rocks ( igneous )

Answer 15

Giants causeway Co. Antrim

Question 16

Where can you find marble rocks ( metamorphic )

Answer 16

Connemara Co. Galway

Question 17

What is an example of fold mountains

Answer 17

Himalayan mounts ( Indian & Eurasian plate )

Question 18

What is an example of an earthquakes ( tsunami )

Answer 18

Japan 2011