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These rocks form when molten lava from volcanoes cools and hardens
igneous rocks
ingenious rocks
metamorphic rocks
If lava cools __________, large crystals form and the igneous rock looks the same colour all over.
quickly
slowly
These rocks consist of layers of other rock fragments, or animal or plant fossils, that compact for millions of years
igneous rocks
sedimentary rocks
metamorphic rocks
These rocks are formed from extreme heat and pressure in the surrounding earth
igneous rocks
metamorphic rocks
sedimentary rocks
The outer layer of the earth (blue and green) is called the
crust
mantle
sky
The middle layer of the earth (red) is called the
atmosphere
core
mantle
The inner layer of the earth (yellow) is called the
mantle
core
lava
Two examples of igneous rocks are
marble and slate
clay and limestone
granite and basalt
Two examples of sedimentary rocks are
granite and basalt
clay and limestone
marble and slate
Two examples of metamorphic rocks are
clay and limestone
marble and slate
granite and basalt
How does a sedimentary rock become a metamorphic rock?
Sedimentary and igneous rocks are pushed down by other layers of rock on top and baked into metamorphic rock.
Lava cools and hardens to form rocks.
Photosynthesis produces oxygen.
The hot liquid inside a volcano is called
lava
magma
blood
Fragile materials that contain sulphur, oxygen, and another metal are
sulphates
diamonds
oxides
Minerals that are a mixture of oxygen and metal are
sulphates
oxides
diamonds
Pure minerals with only one component, such as diamonds, are
oxides
elements
igneous rocks
This mineral is very hard and can be used for cement on roads or buildings.
quartz
talc
limestone
This is a hard mineral that can colourless, green or pink. It is used to make watches.
diamonds
limestone
quartz
This is a hard transparent mineral often used in jewellery.
talc
diamonds
limestone
This is a soft mineral that is white, green, or grey and can be used in powders and paints.
talc
quartz
diamonds
________ is formed from limestone and is used to make statues.
quartz
glass
marble
Quartz sand can be used to make
rubies
granite
glass
Counter tops and floors can be made of
clay
glass
marble
Gypsum is a type of
oxide
diamond
sulphate
True or false?
Fossils are magma outside of a volcano.
True.
False. Lava is magma outside of a volcano.
______ and _______ form the Earth's crust.
crystals and fossils
oxides and sulphates
rocks and minerals
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