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what is igneous rock?
how can you identify igneous rock
what is sedimentary rock?
what are the features of metamorphic rock?
what are the features of sedimentary rock?
how is metamorphic rock formed?
what is chalk?
where do you find igneous rock?
where do you find sedimentary rock?
where can you find metamorphic rock?
what is dolerite?
what is flint?
where do you find flint?
where do you find dolerite?
what does the term 'weathering' mean?
what does erosion mean?
what is a volcanic plug?
how is a cave formed?
what is the structure of the Earth?
describe the Earth's crust
what is the thinnest part of the Earth's crust?
how thick is the Earth's crust?
what are the thickest part of the Earth's crust?
what is the thickest part of the Earth's crust?
Himalayas (continental crust) 75km
what is the Earth's mantle?
what does the Earth's mantle look like?
The Earth's mantle is a layer of solid rock which flows, composed of silicate minerals rich in iron and magnesium. (sticky liquid)
The convection of heat from the centre of Earth drives the movement of...
what causes earthquakes?
how are mountains formed?
how thick is the Earth's mantle?
what is the Earth's mantle made of?
semi-molton rock called magma
what is a viscous liquid?
what is the outer core?
the Earth's core is?
solid Iron and nickel
why is the Earth's inner core solid?
what temperature is the inner core?
Draw a representation of the structure of Earth with lables

what is geology?
what is a rock?
where does the word igneous come from?
Latin word 'ignis' meaning fire
what two groups of igneous rocks are there?
what is the difference between intrusive and extrusive rocks?
which kind of rocks form below the ground from magma?
intrusive Volcanic rocks
extrusive Metamorphic rocks
extrusive Sedimentary rocks
intrusive Igneous rocks
which rocks form above the ground from lava
intrusive Volcanic rocks
instrusive Metamorphic rocks
extrusive Sedimentary rocks
extrusive Igneous rocks
what does intrusive mean
what does extrusive mean?
do intrusive igneous rocks have large or small crystal grains?
do extrusive igneous rocks have small or large crystal grains?
why do intrusive igneous rocks have large crystals
why do extrusive ingeous rocks have small crystal gains?
features of basalt
which kinds of rocks are intrusive
Granite, periodite and obsidian
which kinds of rocks are extrusive?
Basalt
what are the features of granite
Features of granite include durability, hardness, composition of pink quartz, speckled grey, black and pink
what are the features of periodite?
Dark, coarse-grained, composed mainly of olivine and high in silicia
what are the features of obsidian ?
Black color, dense, smooth glassy texture, sharp edges, used in making tools and weapons
what are sedimentary rocks?
Sedimentary rocks are rocks formed from ore-existing rocks or pieces of once-living organisms
sedimentary rocks often have...
distinct layers or bedding
what turns sediments into solid rock
Lithification
what are the steps to make sedimentary rocks
how are fossils formed
how can sedimentary layers help us determine the age of fossils?
where does the word metamorphic come from ?
What rocks can change to become metamorphic rocks?
what are metamorphic rocks?
what occurs in the Earth to change rocks to metamorphic
High heat (but not too much to melt the rock); pressure from overlying rock layers, rock may be flattened or bent or atoms exchanged to form new minerals
granite can change to ....
limestone can change to....
sandstone turns to...
clay turns to....
schist or slate
shale turns to...
Heat and ____________ can change sedimentary rock into metamorphic rock.
Pressure
Melting
Coolig
Igneous rocks form from the __________ of magma or lava.
Pressure
Cooling
Heat
Which type of rock often contains fossils and how do you think this occurs?
Sedimentary rocks
Metamorphic
Igneous
LABEL THE TYPE OF ROCK MARKED BY THE RED X IN THE DIAGRAM
sedimentary
igneous intrusive
metamorphic
igneous extrusive
LABEL THE TYPE OF ROCK MARKED BY THE RED X IN THE DIAGRAM
sedimentary
igneous intrusive
metamorphic
igneous extrusive
LABEL THE TYPE OF ROCK MARKED BY THE RED X IN THE DIAGRAM
sedimentary
igneous intrusive
metamorphic
igneous extrusive
LABEL THE TYPE OF ROCK MARKED BY THE RED X IN THE DIAGRAM
sedimentary
igneous intrusive
metamorphic
igneous extrusive
LABEL THE TYPE OF ROCK MARKED BY THE RED X IN THE DIAGRAM
sedimentary
igneous intrusive
metamorphic
igneous extrusive
What type of rock would these examples be: granite, obsidian, and pumice.
igneous
metamorphic
sedimentary
deposition
What type of rock would these examples be: gneiss, marble, schist, and slate
igneous
metamorphic
sedimentary
deposition
When rocks on Earth's surface are broken down into smaller rocks and stay in the same area.
deposition
erosion
frozen water
weathering
When sediments or rocks are moved from one place to another
deposition
erosion
frozen water
weathering
This type of rock forms from sediments, or particles, of sand, shells, pebbles, and other fragments; it is fairly soft and may break easily; it can contain fossils.
sedimentary
igneous
metamorphic
Which of the following would be the correct label for Letter D?
Sediments
Weathering and Erosion
Metamorphic Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
Which of the following would be the correct label for Letter A?
Sediments
Weathering and Erosion
Metamorphic Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
Which of the following would be the correct label for Letter C?
Sediments
Weathering and Erosion
Metamorphic Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
Which of the following would be the correct label for Letter B?
Sediments
Weathering and Erosion
Metamorphic Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
Which of the following would be the correct label for Letter C?
Sediments
Weathering and Erosion
Metamorphic Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
What is the SOURCE of energy drives the changes in matter going from C to D?
The Sun
The Earth's Hot Interior
Coffee
Wind and Water
What is the SOURCE of energy drives the changes in matter going from B to A?
The Sun
The Earth's Hot Interior
Coffee
Wind and Water
label the rock cycle
what are the 4 main processes of coastal erosion?
hydraulic action, abrasion, attrition, and corrosion
what is abrasion?
Abrasion is the process of scraping or wearing away a surface through friction. (waves through pebbles at cliffs)
what is hydraulic action?
what is attrition erosion?
Attrition erosion is the process of wearing down rock particles by friction during movement between two or more rocks eg. rocks in ocean knock together to make smooth pebbles
what is corrosion erosion?
Corrosion erosion is the degradation of material due to chemical reactions with the environment (weak acids in the sea)
what causes weathering?
Various factors such as wind, water, temperature, bacteria, atmospheric gases, ice, plants, and animals breaking down rocks into smaller pieces.
what are the 3 types of weathering?
physical, chemical and biological
what is physical weathering?
Physical weathering is the process of rocks being stressed by wind, rain and sunshine
how can the process of freeze-thaw break down rock?
what is chemical weathering?
Chemical weathering is the process by which rocks are broken down by weak acids in rain or sea water which weakens rocks and speeds up disintegration.
what are the chemical processes called in chemical weathering?
dissolution, oxidation, and hydration
what type of rock is most impacted with chemical weathering?
limestone and chalk
what is biological weathering?
some examples of biological weathering are....
Tree roots growing into cracks in rocks, lichens secreting acids, burrowing animals breaking apart rocks, humans trampling over well-worn paths
list the coastal landforms
cliff, cave, arch, headland, stack, stump,
what is a volcano?
what happens when a volcano erupts?
how long do volcanoes erupt for?
why are volcanos important?
how many continents have volcanos?
how many active volcanoes are there today?
how do volcanoes form?
volcanoes form along plate boundaries
why is volcanic ash dangerous?
what are some dangers of volcanic eruptions?
lava flows
pyroclastic flows
avalanches of hot rocks
ash
toxic gas
what is a pyroclastic flow
what are volcanic mudflows?
where are volcanoes mostly located?
what is dolerite?
how does a volcano become extinct?
how can you tell if a volcano cooled slowly
what are the features of dolerite
Medium-grained, dark-colored rock, very hard and slow to erode
