What are the three types of rocks?
Igneous Rocks, Sedimentary Rocks and Metamorphic Rocks
This type of rock is formed when the magma/lava cools down and becomes hard and solid.
Igneous Rock
How many major tectonic plates are there on Earth?
There are 7 major tectonic plates.
This type of rock formed when there is high heat and high pressure.
Metamorphic Rock
Slate is a ________________________.
Metamorphic Rock
What are the 3 different properties of minerals?
Hardness, Colour and Lustre
This type of rock is made up of broken plants, dead plants and animals. (sediments)
Sedimentary Rocks
What are the properties of Graphite?
Soft, Grey, Dull
What movement of tectonic plates causes earthquake?
Transform
What are the 5 basic parts of the volcano?
Magma, Vent (Chimney), Lava, Crater, Ash Cloud (Gases)
Shale is a ______________________.
Sedimentary Rock
Basalt is an ________________________.
Igneous Rock
What layer of the Earth does minerals exist?
Earth's crust.
What are the properties of Gold?
Hard, Gold (yellowish), shiny or metallic
What is the cause of Divergent movement?
The plate moves apart and the magma rises and causes volcanic eruption.
What tectonic movement causes the formation of mountain ranges?
Convergent
