Rocks

Question 1

Who is the person that studies rocks

Answer 1

Geologist

Question 2

What is the study of rocks called

Answer 2

Geology

Question 3

What are the three types of rocks called ?

Answer 3

Igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic

Question 4

Explain formation of one igneous rock (keywords)

Answer 4

Basalt /granite, lava/magma, extrusive/intrusive, cooling, solidifying, crystals, Irish example,use

Question 5

Explain the formation of one sedimentary rock (keywords)

Answer 5

Limestone/sandstone, remains of plants and animals / sediments, organic/inorganic, layers(strata), ocean, the three c’s - compression,compaction,cement, fossils, the burne co Clare, use of rock

Question 6

Explain the formation of one metamorphic rock (keywords)

Answer 6

Marble/quartzite, rocks changed, limestone/marble, thermal metamorphism, great heat and pressure, chemical make up changed, location in Ireland, use of rock

Question 7

Name two igneous rocks

Answer 7

Basalt, Granite

Question 8

Name two sedimentary rocks

Answer 8

Sandstone, limestone

Question 9

Name two metamorphic rocks

Answer 9

Marble, quartzite