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Rocks and minerals
Vocab words
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How are igneous rocks formed? | When magma or lava cools. |
| What is the structure of igneous rocks? | Crystalline. |
| What are examples of igneous rocks? | They include basalt, granite, and pumice. |
| How are sedimentary rocks formed? | They are formed when layers of sediment settle and harden. |
| What is strata? | The build up of layers in sedimentary rocks. |
| What type of rocks are most fossils found in? | Sedimentary rocks. |
| How are metamorphic rocks formed? | When igneous or sedimentary rock is changed by heat and pressure over time. |
| What are examples of metamorphic rock? | They include limestone, marble, slate, quartzite, and most commonly schist and gneiss. |
| What are examples of sedimentary rock? | They include sandstone, shale, and limestone. |