Sedimentary rock is formed when ___________________.
Layers of sediment, or dirt, settles at the bottom of a lake or ocean and the water puts pressure on the dirt, squeezing the layers together.
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Glass is made from the mineral _____________.
Quartz
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A rock is made of how many substances?
2 or more
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Gemstones, such as rubies and emeralds, are used to make jewelry. Rubies and emeralds are both __________________.
Minerals
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Igneous rock is formed when ________________.
Magma cools and becomes solid
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Give one example of sedimentary rock:
sandstone/ limestone
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Some buildings- especially old buildings- are made from blocks of rock. Give one advantage and one disadvantage of building with blocks of rock.
Stone crumbles as it ages, but it takes a long time to wear down.
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Give one example of an igneous rock:
Granite
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Tina found a rock that has stripes. She thinks the stripes are different layers. What type of rock do you think she has- igneous, sedimentary or metamorphic?