2. Examine how humans interact with the rock cycle, with reference to one of the following:
• Mining • Extraction of building materials
• Oil/gas exploration • Geothermal energy production
2015 Q3C 30M Examination of any one 15 SRPs @ 2m each
3. Explain the formation of igneous rocks with reference to Irish examples. 2014 Q1B 30M
2 Irish igneous rocks named 2 + 2m Examination 13 SRPs @ 2m each
4. Examine how different rock types produce distinctive landscapes, with reference to examples you have studied.
2014 Q2C 30M
Rock 1 + associated landscape 2 + 2m Rock 2 + associated landscape 2 + 2m Examination 11 SRPs @ 2m each
5. Explain the formation of metamorphic rocks, with reference to example(s) that you have studied.
2013 Q1B 30M
2 metamorphic rocks named 2 + 2m Explanation 13 SRPs @ 2m each
6. Examine the diagram of the rock cycle and answer the following questions.
(i) Name the category of rock formed at A and name one example of this category of rock.
(ii) Name the category of rock formed at B and name one example of this category of rock.
(iii) Name one example of an igneous rock formed at C. (iv) Name one example of igneous rock which is formed at D. (v) Briefly explain the difference between the process of weathering and the process of erosion.
Weathering and erosion
Slow uplift to surface
2012 Q3 A 20M
(i) Named category + example 2 + 2m (ii) Named category + example 2 + 2m (iii) Example 4m (iv) Example 4m (v) Any valid explanation 2 + 2m
