Rocks Flashcards
1
Q
igneous
A
formed due to volcanic activity
2
Q
sedimentary
A
formed from particles of plants and dead animals
3
Q
metamorphic
A
forms from rocks that already exist
4
Q
Where is basalt found
A
giants causeway, co.antrim
5
Q
what type of rock is basalt
A
igneous
6
Q
is basalt intrusive or extrusive
A
extrusive
7
Q
where can granite be found
A
mourne mountains co. down
8
Q
is granite intrusive of extrusive
A
intrusive
9
Q
what does intrusive mean
A
formed inside the earths surface
10
Q
what does extrusive mean
A
formed over the surface
11
Q
what type of rock is limestone
A
sedimentary
12
Q
where can limestone be found
A
burren co. clare
13
Q
what type of rock is sandstone
A
sedimentary
14
Q
where can sandstone be found
A
macgillicuddy reeks, co. kerry
15
Q
what colour is basalt
A
black
