Rocks Types Flashcards
1
Q
What rock made from the cooling of molten rock.
A
Igneous
2
Q
Which rock are curling stones made from
A
Igneous
3
Q
Which rock may contain fossils of animals and plants trapped in the sediments as the rock was formed.
A
Sedimentary
4
Q
Which rocks are formed from other rocks which change due to heat or pressure
A
Metamorphic
5
Q
What rock are roof tiles made from
A
Metamorphic
6
Q
What rock is granite
A
Igneous
7
Q
What rock type is limestone
A
Sedimentary
8
Q
What type of rocks made pyramids
A
Limestone sedimentary
9
Q
Which rock can fossils appear in
A
Sedimentary
10
Q
What is weathering
A
Weathering breaks down rocks on the surface of the Earth
11
Q
What is erosion
A
Erosion is the process of moving the small pieces of rock formed by weathering. Erosion occurs from the action of water or wind.
