Rocks And Their Formations

Question 1

What are two examples of igneous rocks

Answer 1

Granite and basalt

Question 2

How are igneous rocks formed

Answer 2

When magma or lava solidifies inside or outside the volcano

Question 3

What are characteristics of igneous rocks

Answer 3

Interlocking crystals, which make them hard and resistant to erosion

Some have small crystals if they cooked quickly
Some have large crystals if the liquid rock cools slowly

Question 4

How are sedimentary rocks formed

Answer 4

They are formed when layers of sediment at compacted (squashed together) over millions of years by being buried under more layers

Question 5

What are two examples of sedimentary rock

Answer 5

Chalk and limestone

Question 6

What are chalk and limestone

Answer 6

Natural forms of calcium carbonate

Question 7

What may sedimentary rocks contain

Answer 7

Fossils

Question 8

How are metamorphic rocks formed

Answer 8

The sedimentary rock turns to a semi solid after it has been put under heat and pressure and re-solidifies to form metamorphic rock