15. The photograph shows a well-known basalt landscape in Ireland. Select the correct answer from each of the statements below. (a) This rock is igneous / sedimentary / metamorphic.
(b) Basalt cools deep beneath / close to the earth’s surface.
(c) Basalt cools quickly / slowly. (d) Basalt is a coarse-grained / fine-grained rock.
(e) The photograph was taken in Connemara / at the Giant’s Causeway / in the Burren.
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OCK TYPES AND THEIR FORMATION OL Long Questions
17. With reference to the labels A, B, C and D on the diagram of the rock cycle, state which letter represents each of the following: sedimentary rock; metamorphic rock; magma; igneous rock.
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18. The diagram shows the origin of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks.
A B 16. This is a coarse-grained igneous rock. C
(a) Identify the rock types that form at A, B and C.
(b) Name a specific type of rock formed in area C that is widely used across the world.
(c) Name a specific type of rock formed in area B that is used as a source of energy.
(a) Name this rock.
(b) Name two locations in Ireland where this rock is found.
(c) State one common use of this rock.
19. What is the chief type of rock found in karst regions such as the Burren in County Clare? Describe fully how this type of rock is formed.