1D St Patrick's Day Quiz

The most common rock type in Ireland is ..

There are three main rock groupings - igneous, sedimentary and....

Rocks formed as a result of volcanic activity are:

• igneous

• sedimentary

• metamorphic

Rocks that are changed by heat and/or pressure are:

• igneous

• sedimentary

• metamorphic

Name the type of rock in this picture:

This rock is formed when molten magma cools slowly within the earth's crust...

This rock type was formed from the remains of skeletons and sea creatures and often contains fossils.......

• limestone

• sandstone

• granite

• marble

Which of the following are all sedimentary rock types

• basalt, marble and limestone

• quartzite, granite and sandstone

• limestone, sandstone and granite

• limestone, sandstone and shale

This rock type was once limestone before it was changed by great heat and pressure.....

This rock type was once sandstone before it was changed and is highly resistant to weathering. A cap of this rock can be found on the top of Croagh Patrick.....