Types of Rocks

Front

What type of rock is Obsidian?

Back

Igneous

Front

What type of rock is Granite?

Back

Igneous

Front

What type of rock is Breccia?

Back

Sedimentary

Front

What type of rock is Sandstone?

Back

Sedimentary

Front

What type of rock is Coal?

Back

Sedimentary

Front

What are the three main types of rocks?

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Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic

Front

How are Igneous rocks formed?

Back

From the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

Front

What is a characteristic of Sedimentary rocks?

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They are formed from the accumulation of sediment.

Front

What is a characteristic of Metamorphic rocks?

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They are formed from existing rocks that are changed by heat and pressure.

Front

Give an example of an Igneous rock.

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Granite or Obsidian.