ORDINARY LEVEL 2. Examine the diagram of the rock cycle and answer each of the following questions.
(i) Name the category of rock at X and name one rock in this category.
(ii) Name the category of rock at Y and name one rock in this category.
(iii) Name any two ways rocks are used. Sediment
Igneous rock
Volcanic eruption
Cooling and cystallising
Magma
Cementation and compaction
Heat and pressure
(i) Category 6m Named example 6m (ii) Category 6m Named example 6m (iii) Any two uses @ 3m each
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3. (i) Name one type of igneous rock. (ii) Name one Irish location for this type of rock. (iii) Explain in detail how this rock was formed.
(i) Named 3m (ii) Location 3m
(iii) Explanation 8 SRPs @ 3m each 2007 Q2B 30M
4. With reference to the boxes labelled A, B and C on the diagram of the rock cycle, state which letter represents each of the following: • Sedimentary rock
• Metamorphic rock • Igneous rock
This type of rock is formed when sediments sink to the floor of seas and oceans.
The Rock Cycle
This type of rock is formed when magma cools on
or below the Earth's surface.
This type of rock is formed when rocks themselves are changed by heat or pressure.
