Rocks Flashcards
igneous
formed due to volcanic activity
sedimentary
formed from particles of plants and dead animals
metamorphic
forms from rocks that already exist
Where is basalt found
giants causeway, co.antrim
what type of rock is basalt
igneous
is basalt intrusive or extrusive
extrusive
where can granite be found
mourne mountains co. down
is granite intrusive of extrusive
intrusive
what does intrusive mean
formed inside the earths surface
what does extrusive mean
formed over the surface
what type of rock is limestone
sedimentary
where can limestone be found
burren co. clare
what type of rock is sandstone
sedimentary
where can sandstone be found
macgillicuddy reeks, co. kerry
what colour is basalt
black
what colour is granite
cream, pink, grey
what colour is limestone
grey
what colour is sandstone
reddish brown
what can basalt be used for
road chippings
what can granite be used for
countertops in kitchens
what can limestone be used for
monuments
what can sandstone be used for
patios
what type of rock is marble
metamorphic
what colour is marble
red in cork, black in kilkenny
what is marble used for
tiles
where can marble be found
cork, kilkenny
what type of rock is quartzite
metamorphic
what colour is quartzite
white, grey
what can quartzite be used for
counter tops
where can quartzite be found
croagh patrick, co. mayo
