The origin of rocks Flashcards
1
Q
The hottest part of the planet
A
Inner core
2
Q
Molten material below the earth’s surface
A
Magma
3
Q
Type of rock which begins the rock cycle
A
Igneous
4
Q
Between the inner core and the earth’s mantle
A
Outer core
5
Q
Igneous rock - formed below the earth’s crust
A
intrusive
6
Q
Igneous rock - formed above the earth’s crust
A
extrusive
7
Q
Roman god of the underworld
A
Pluto
8
Q
extrusive igneous - also called
A
a volcanic igneous rock
9
Q
Techtonic movements affect this part of earth
A
The Earth’s crust
10
Q
A rock formed in this will have small crystals
A
Lava
