Rock types
I am formed when molten rocks cool and hardens
Igneous
I am naturally occurring solid aggregates composed of one or more minerals
Rocks
Is the rock cycle an open or closed system?
Open system
I am a popular igneous rock found in the game Minecraft
Obsidian
Diamonds are a girl's best friend. Are diamonds minerals or rocks?
Minerals
I am formed when organic materials and sediments are compacted together over time forming layers.
Sedimentary
I am a naturally occurring, inorganic solid with a defined chemical composition and a crystalline structure
Minerals
What is the most common sedimentary rock?
Shale
Heat will change quartzite into what rock
Granite
What is marble formed from?
Hint: I come from a sedimentary rock
Limestone
I am formed as a result of extreme heat and pressure
Metamorphic
The Earth's rocks are constantly changing. They have been slowly recycled over millions of years. What am I?
Rock cycle
I am extremely important in the beauty industry as foundations come from me
Limestone
The most common igneous rock is
basalt
What country are many diamonds/blood diamonds linked to?
Sierra Leone
Most rocks on Earth began as
An igneous rock
What does rainwater mixes with to become slightly acidic
Carbon dioxide
Granite is broken down in the rock cycle to form me. What am I?
Sandstone
What are the two types of igneous rocks that exist?
Intrusive igneous rocks and extrusive igneous rocks
What is the main agent that causes metamorphism?
Heat and pressure
All rocks are placed in categories based on
How they are formed
What processes are important in the disintegration of rocks
Erosion and weathering
Why does rainwater cause limestone rocks to dissolve?
It contains calcium carbonate
I am a very useful rock that people use in their homes. I create beautiful countertops and tiles.
Granite
I am useful for tiles and countertops. I am a precious type of rock.
Marble