Igneous Rock is produced by the action of fire or something like it. If it soldifies in the ground it is granite and if it solidifies outside its basalt
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What are the charactersitics of Igneous Rock?
Igneous Rock consists of crystals, Hard, Difficult to Erode, Impermeable
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What are some examples of Igneous rock?
Instrusive- Granite and Dolerite, Extrusive- Basalt and Andesite
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How is sedimentary rock formed?
Sedimentary Rock is formed when sediment (material carried by water) is deposited in layers on the bottom of a sea/lake
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What are the characteristics of sedimentary rock?
Sedimentary Rock is laid down in layers, Permeable, Easily Eroded, Weaker than Igneous or Metamorphic, Often contain fossils
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What are some examples of sedimentary rock?
Limestone and Chalk consists of Calcium Carbonate, Clay (despoition of mud), Sandstone (deposition of sand)
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How is metamorphic rock formed?
Metamor[phic Rock is the changed forms of sedimentary or igneous
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What are characteristics of metamorphic rock?
Metamorphic is usually very hard and doesn't get eroded/weathered as much, consists of crystals, impermeable
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What are some examples of metamorphic rock?
Marble is formed from limestone, Schist is formed from basalt and slate
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What are the charactersitics of Igneous Rock?
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Igneous Rock consists of crystals, Hard, Difficult to Erode, Impermeable
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