5x4
20
What is a person called that studies igneous rocks?
Geologist
What are Pieces of rocks or other things like shells, that are broken by the force of nature, they usually contain minerals.
Sediments
what part of metamorphic rock, means to change into something else?
morph
11x12
132
4x3
12
Where is Magma made?
Where is Lava made?
Magma is made below the earths crust
Lava is made above the earths crust
Where do sediments get deposited to, where they then get compacted together and become sedimentary rocks.
Bottom of the ocean
What are the do main things that create metamorphic rocks?
heat and pressure
11x4
44
2x9
18
Where do igneous rocks form?
Where ever magma and lava cools
Name 3 characteristics of sedimentary rocks
Layers
Fossils
Do not have crystals
Grainsparticles that have been cemented together
what does limestone change into when it has heat and pressure applied to it?
Marble
ie marble counter tops and statues.
9x6
54
6x6
36
what is the difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rock?
Name 2 examples of sedimentary rock.
Limestone
Sandstone
Shale
Coal
Conglomerate
slate
Like a chalkboard.
7x7
49
6x4
24
Name an extrusive igneous rock that has gas trapped inside while it quickly cools leaving air pockets within the rock.
Pumice Stone
It is made outside a volcano where lava cools quickly. You can use these stones to scrub off dirt and skin from your feet and body.
What sedimentary rock is famously used in toothpaste?
Limestone
What one main characteristic is the same for all metamorphic rocks that is measured on a scale. Like diamonds are measured in?
Hardness
8x9
72