Rocks

Question 1

Granite

Answer 1

(Igneous) Contains crystals, is formed slowly beneath the earths surface. E.g. Wicklow, mourne mountains

Question 2

Basalt

Answer 2

Igneous) Basalt contains small/no crystals and is formed rapidly on the earths surface. E.g giants causeway

Question 3

Sedimentary rocks

Answer 3

Are formed from the remains of animals and plants and other rocks

Question 4

Sandstone

Answer 4

Formed from compressed grains of sand. Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Munster mountains

Question 5

Limestone

Answer 5

Ireland’s most common rock, formed from the compressed remains of sea creatures. Permeable, stratified rock is weathered by rain- May cause fossils

Question 6

Metamorphic rocks

Answer 6

Formed when other rocks change as a result of great heat or pressure.

Question 7

Limestone to…….

Answer 7

Marble- beautiful hard crystalline rock

Question 8

Sandstone to………

Answer 8

Quartzite- light coloured hard rock.

Question 9

Igneous rocks

Answer 9

Igneous rocks are formed when molten volcanic material cools down