Rocks Flashcards
What are the three types of rocks?
- Igneous
- Sedimentary
- Metamorphic
How are igneous rocks made?
They are formed when magma escapes from the mantle. It cools and solidifies forming igneous rocks
How are sedimentary rocks made?
They’re formed when fossils are deposited on the beds of lakes and seas. Overtime the rocks build and are compressed into solid rock
How are metamorphic rocks made?
They form an when igneous and sedimentary rocks are changed into new rocks due to heat and pressure
What are two igneous rocks?
- Basalt
- Granite
What are two sedimentary rocks?
- Limestone
- Sandstone
What are metamorphic rocks?
- Marble
- Quartzite
What are the uses of rocks?
- Energy sources
- Building materials
- Watches
- Fireplaces
Where can basalt be found?
Antrim
Where can granite be found?
Wicklow mountains
Where can limestone be found?
The burren, Co Clare
Where can sandstone be found?
MacGillycuddys reeks
Where can marble be found?
Connemara, Co Galway
Where can quartzite be found?
The sugarloaf, Co Wicklow
