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4th,Social,rocks
4th social rocks and minerals
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is a fossil? | Remains of a material you can see in some types of rock. |
| What are 2 properties of minerals? | Colour, hardness |
| How is igneous rock formed? | It is formed when magma or lava hardens. |
| How is sedimentary rock formed? | It is formed in layers. |
| How is metamorphic rock formed? | It is changed under heat and pressure. |
| Why are minerals important? | Humans and animals need minerals to live |
| What are minerals used for? | Some minerals are used to make jewellery |
| How can we save resources? | Reduce, reuse, recycle |
| What is the atmosphere? | The layer of air that surrounds the Earth. |
| What is the geosphere? | The core, mantle and crust of the Earth |
| What is the hydrosphere? | All the water on the planet. |
| What is the biosphere? | All the living things that inhabit the planet. |