Rocks! Flashcards
1
Q
Where can you find basalt? And what type of rock is it?
A
The Giants Causeway, Antrim. It’s igneous.
2
Q
What is a use of basalt rock?
A
Used for road bases
3
Q
Where can you find granite? And what type of rock is it?
A
The Wicklow mountains. It’s an intrusive igneous rock.
4
Q
What is granite used for?
A
Kitchen countertops.
5
Q
Where can you find Sandstone? And what type of rock is it?
A
The Cliffs of Moher, Co.Clare, its an inorganic sedimentary.
6
Q
What can sandstone be used for?
A
As a decorative stone
7
Q
Where can you find limestone, and what type of rock is it?
A
You can find it in The Buren, Co.Clare, it’s an organic sedimentary rock.
8
Q
What can limestone be used for?
A
When crushed, can make cement
