UK Geology

Question 1

Give 3 examples of igneous rocks

Answer 1

Granite, Diorite and Andesite

Question 2

3 examples of sedimentary rocks

Answer 2

Chalk, Limestone, Shale

Question 3

3 examples of metamorphic rocks

Answer 3

Marble, Slate, serpentine

Question 4

How are igneous rocks formed

Answer 4

Lava cools and hardens. Rocks form crystals as it cools down, rocks are usually hard e.g. granite

Question 5

How are sedimentary rocks formed

Answer 5

Lots of rocks, dead animals and dead plants fall to the bottom of a body of water, as more fall down, pressure builds and the air bubbles down below get forced out, the sediment is then compressed into rock

Question 6

How are metamorphic rocks formed

Answer 6

These are formed when other rocks ( igneous and sedimentary ) I changed by heat and pressure. Rock becomes harder and more compact, and example is shale become slate and further heat changes slate to schist