Rocks

Question 1

How are sedimentary rocks made?

Answer 1

Sedimentary rocks are made of small grains crushed together

Question 2

What are igneous rocks made of?

Answer 2

Igneous rocks are made of cooled down magma

Question 3

How are metamorphic rocks made?

Answer 3

Metamorphic rocks are made of sedimentary and igneous rock put under extreme heat or pressure

Question 4

What are grains? {rock}

Answer 4

Grains are small pieces giving a rough finish and a dull look. Absorbs water well.

Question 5

What does porous mean? {rock}

Answer 5

Porous means whether or not it can absorb water

Question 6

What are crystals? {rock}

Answer 6

Gives a smooth finish so it is shiny and isn’t rough. It also reflects light. Is not good at all at absorbing water.

Question 7

With Igneous rocks what does it mean for it to be an extrusive rock. Large or small crystals? Cools faster or slower?

Answer 7

Extrusive = lava cools and solidifies above ground or under water - large crystals - Cools quicker

Question 8

With Igneous rocks what does it mean for it to be a Intrusive rock? Large or small crystals? Cools faster or slower?

Answer 8

Intrusive = Magma cools and solidifies under ground -small crystals -cools slower

Question 9

What are the three types of rock?

Answer 9

The three types of rock are sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks