Rocks revision

Section 1: Types of rock.

1. Read the description and state which type of rock it is (sedimentary,

metamorphic, igneous)
a) A soft white rock with non-interlocking grains ……………………………..
b) A hard black rock with small crystals and no layers ……………………………..
c) A porous yellow rock with a fossil ……………………………..
d) A hard rock with interlocking grains and distorted layers ………………………..
e) A hard rock with interlocking grains and large crystals …………………………..

Section 2: Weathering.

2. a) What are the three main types of weathering?

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b) Explain how freeze-thaw weathering works using a chalk cliff as a

suitable example.

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c) What is onion-skin weathering also known as?

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c) Chemical weathering is a natural process. How is it caused?

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d) Name three rocks that will be affected by chemical weathering.

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 e) Which mineral do these rocks contain?

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f) Write a word equation to show what happens when this mineral reacts
with hydrochloric acid.

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Section 3: Sedimentary rocks

3. a) List 3 properties of sedimentary rocks.

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b) List the 5 stages of sedimentary rock formation in the correct order.

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c) Name two types of sedimentary rock

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d) Explain why sedimentary rocks are porous

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Section 4: Igneous rocks

4. a) Granite is an intrusive rock…what does this mean?

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 b) What size crystals does granite have?

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c) Explain why

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d) Name two types of igneous rock, other than granite.

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e) What is the name for hot molten rock beneath the crust?

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e) What is the name for hot molten rock on the surface of the earth?

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Section 5: Metamorphic rocks

5. a) What does morph mean?

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b) What conditions are required to form metamorphic rock?

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c) Name two types of metamorphic rock

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Section 6: The rock cycle

1. a) What is the name of the process whereby rock is gradually brought up

to the earth’s surface?

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b) Fill in the missing labels on the rock cycle diagram.