The three types of rock 0.0 / 5 ? ScienceChemistryGCSEEdexcel Created by: Shanlou123Created on: 11-03-14 07:11 What are the three types of rock? Sedimentary, igneous, metamorphic 1 of 10 Give an example of a Sedimentary rock Limestone or chalk 2 of 10 Give an example of a metamorphic rock Marble 3 of 10 Give an example of a igneous rock Granite 4 of 10 How is Sedimentary rocks formed? Sedimentary rocks are formed by layers of sediments (pieces of gravel and plant waste) 5 of 10 What is it called when things like chalk or limestone can be broken up into tiny pieces by wind, rain or waves? Erosion 6 of 10 How are metamorphic rocks formed? Metamorphic rocks are formed by the action of heat and pressure on the other rocks over a long time (basically squeezed) 7 of 10 How is marble formed? Marble is formed by limestone or chalk being heated at extremely high temperatures causing the limestone or chalk to melt forming marble. 8 of 10 How are igneous rocks formed? igneous rocks are formed when magma push's up into the earths surface, it then cools down and turns into a solid- this is igneous 9 of 10 igneous rocks are made of crystal's, The size of the crystal depends on...... How quickly to magma has cooled down. 10 of 10
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