Rocks

Question 1

Two examples of an igneous rock

Answer 1

Basalt,granite

Question 2

Two examples of sedimentary rock

Answer 2

Sandstone and limestone

Question 3

Two examples of metamorphic rock

Answer 3

Quartzite and marble

Question 4

How are sedimentary rocks formed?

Answer 4

Sedimentary rocks are when layers of sand fossils shells etc build up on the sea bed and over time as new layers form the bottom layers get compressed and compacted into rock sandstone=sand limestone = fossils and shells

Question 5

How are igneous rocks formed

Answer 5

Basalt rocks are volcanic rocks they are formed from a volcanic eruption from a fissure or crater,the lava cools rapidly from the elements (rain wind snow) and microscopic crystals are formed

Question 6

Where is basalt rock located

Answer 6

The giants causeway County Antrim

Question 7

What type of rock is basalt

Answer 7

Igneous and extrusive

Question 8

How is sandstone formed

Answer 8

Sandstone is formed on lake or sea floors