Ignoring Igneous
Is granite a intrusive of extrusive igneous rock?
Intrusive
Are sedimentary rocks hard or soft?
Soft
How are metamorphic rocks changed?
When rocks get affected by temperatures and high pressure.
What are the three rock types?
Igneous, Sedimentary and Metamorphic
What percent of the Earth's crust do igneous rocks take up?
95%
Rocks and minerals, as well as plant and animal remains.
Can metamorphic rocks turn into lava?
Yes
Are rocks a renewable resource?
No
What happens when rock is pushed deep into the Earth?
What are the three types of sedimentary rocks?
Clastic, organic and chemical.
Are metamorphic rocks strong or weak?
Strong
What is the weakest rock?
Quartz
What igneous rock creates glass?
Obsidian
False; metamorphic
Are metamorphic rocks first or last in the rock cycle?
First
What does the rock cycle begin with?
Hot liquid molten rock
What are the two main characteristics of igneous rocks?
Texture and Composition
What sedimentary rock is used to make plaster?
Gypsum
What is the softest metamorphic rock?
Soapstone
What is the strongest rock/mineral?
Diamond