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Which of the following rocks is formed by cooling and hardening of magma?

  • Granite (correct)
  • Shale
  • Limestone
  • Marble

What is the main difference between igneous rocks and sedimentary rocks?

  • Igneous rocks are used for building materials, while sedimentary rocks are used for pottery.
  • Igneous rocks are found only underground, while sedimentary rocks are found on the Earth's surface.
  • Igneous rocks are formed from magma, while sedimentary rocks are formed from the accumulation of sediments. (correct)
  • Igneous rocks are always harder than sedimentary rocks.

What is the scientific term for very hot molten material found within the Earth?

  • Mineral
  • Sediment
  • Lava
  • Magma (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of igneous rocks?

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What is the term for a person who studies the formation and characteristics of rocks?

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Which of the following rocks is used in the production of cement?

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What does the term 'coarse-grained' describe in the context of igneous rocks?

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What process leads to the formation of sedimentary rocks?

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Which statement accurately describes a metamorphic rock?

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Where can metamorphic rocks be found in Singapore?

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Which statement best describes the rock cycle?

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What term describes the transformation of rocks due to intense heat and pressure?

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Which metamorphic rock is formed from the sedimentary rock shale?

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What type of igneous rock is formed from lava that cools quickly on the Earth's surface?

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What is created when metamorphic rocks are subjected to extreme heat and pressure and then melt?

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Which characteristic distinguishes coarse-grained igneous rocks from fine-grained ones?

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Which of the following is a characteristic feature of foliated metamorphic rocks?

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What is the process through which sedimentary rocks are formed?

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Where are metamorphic rocks primarily found in Singapore?

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Which of the following is NOT a type of igneous rock?

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Which type of rock primarily makes up the central part of Singapore?

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What is one use of basalt in construction?

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What common use does marble have?

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Which process describes the continuous change of rocks from one type to another?

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Which particle size leads to the formation of coarse-grained sedimentary rocks?

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What type of sedimentary rock is shale classified as?

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What forms limestone as a sedimentary rock?

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What type of rock is most prevalent in the southern, eastern and western parts of Singapore?

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Which rock type is formed under intense heat and pressure, and is found on Pulau Tekong?

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Which of these statements accurately describes the formation of sedimentary rocks?

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What is the key process involved in the formation of igneous rocks?

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Which of these is NOT a factor in the formation of metamorphic rocks?

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Which of these metamorphic rocks is formed from a sedimentary rock?

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Which statement accurately describes a key difference between igneous and metamorphic rocks?

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Which of the following rocks exhibits a foliated texture?

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Which of these statements best describes the rock cycle?

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Which rock type is most prevalent in the central region of Singapore?

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Which of these rocks is commonly used as a building material in homes?

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Which of these rocks is formed when limestone undergoes metamorphism?

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Which of these processes is NOT involved in the formation of metamorphic rocks?

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Which of the following is a characteristic feature of fine-grained igneous rocks?

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Which of the following sedimentary rocks is formed from the hardened remains of animals and plants?

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What is the main difference between fine-grained and coarse-grained sedimentary rocks?

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Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences the appearance of sedimentary rocks?

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Which of the following is a common use of basalt?

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What is the primary reason why we can see individual grains in coarse-grained igneous rocks?

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Which of the following statements accurately describes the process of sedimentary rock formation?

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What is a key characteristic that distinguishes coarse-grained igneous rocks from fine-grained ones?

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What is the primary reason why rocks were used to make tools in the past, before advanced technology was available?

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What characteristic distinguishes "coarse-grained" igneous rocks from "fine-grained" igneous rocks?

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Given the definition of igneous rocks, which of these would be considered a type of igneous rock?

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Which of these rocks is NOT used in building construction?

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Which of these statements accurately describes metamorphic rocks?

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What is the term for the process in which molten rock cools and solidifies?

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How are sedimentary rocks formed?

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What is the connection between "ignis" and igneous rocks?

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Flashcards

Rock Types

The three main types of rocks: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

Igneous Rocks

Rocks formed from cooled and hardened magma.

Sedimentary Rocks

Rocks formed from particles and sediments over time.

Metamorphic Rocks

Rocks formed from existing rocks through heat and pressure.

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Basalt Uses

Common uses of basalt include floor tiles and textiles.

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Granite Uses

Granite is used for buildings and monuments because of its strength.

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Limestone Uses

Limestone is used to make cement and blackboard chalk.

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Coarse-grained Igneous Rocks

Formed when magma cools slowly inside the Earth.

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Rock Cycle

The continual process by which rocks transform from one type to another.

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Formation of Sedimentary Rocks

Rocks form from weathered sediments pressed and cemented together.

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Fine-grained igneous rocks

Rocks formed from lava that cools quickly on the surface, with tiny grains.

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Granite

A common coarse-grained igneous rock used for pavements and stone walls.

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Basalt

A fine-grained igneous rock formed from rapidly cooled lava; tough and resistant to weathering.

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Sediments

Tiny pieces of broken rocks, sand, clay, and silt carried by wind and water.

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Shale

A fine-grained sedimentary rock used to make bricks, formed from small sediments.

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Limestone

A sedimentary rock made from hardened remains of marine organisms, may contain fossils.

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Foliated Texture

A characteristic of some metamorphic rocks with aligned minerals in layers.

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Gneiss

A metamorphic rock formed from granite by heat and pressure.

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Pulau Tekong

An area in Singapore where metamorphic rocks are found.

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Marble

A metamorphic rock formed from limestone, used for building and sculpting.

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Metamorphic Rock Formation

Metamorphic rocks form from existing rocks due to heat and pressure.

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Foliated Appearance

A texture in metamorphic rocks where minerals are aligned in parallel layers.

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Rock Cycle Stages

Rocks transform from one type to another through processes like melting, cooling, and pressure.

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Pulau Tekong Rocks

A small area in Singapore where metamorphic rocks are present.

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Gneiss Formation

Gneiss is a metamorphic rock formed when granite is subjected to extreme conditions.

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Granite in Singapore

Granite is a prevalent igneous rock found mainly in central Singapore.

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Rock Origin

Rocks are solid materials of the Earth's crust composed of minerals.

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Main Rock Types

The three main types of rocks are igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

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Igneous Formation

Igneous rocks form from cooled and hardened magma.

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Sedimentary Rock Formation

Sedimentary rocks are formed from particles and sediments compressed over time.

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Coarse-grained vs Fine-grained

Coarse-grained igneous rocks form when magma cools slowly inside Earth vs fine-grained forms quickly on the surface.

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Uses of Marble

Marble, a metamorphic rock, is used for architecture and decoration.

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Uses of Limestone

Limestone is a sedimentary rock used to make cement and blackboard chalk.

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Characteristics of Metamorphic Rocks

Metamorphic rocks form from existing rocks through heat and pressure, often changing in texture.

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Sedimentary Rocks in Singapore

Layered rocks, mainly sandstone and conglomerate, found in southern, eastern, and western Singapore.

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Weathering and Erosion

Processes that break down rocks into sediments for sedimentary rock formation.

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Igneous Rock Formation

Occurs when magma cools and hardens; can be fine-grained on the surface or coarse-grained inside Earth.

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Coarse-grained Sedimentary Rocks

Rocks formed from larger sand-sized particles, examples include sandstone and conglomerate.

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Conglomerate

A coarse-grained sedimentary rock made of pebbles and sand grains cemented together.

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Fine-grained Sedimentary Rocks

Rocks formed from very small sediments, examples include shale.

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Basalt Characteristics

A fine-grained igneous rock formed from lava, very hard and weather-resistant.

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Sediment Formation Process

Process where weathered rocks break down into smaller pieces called sediments transported and deposited.

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Limestone Formation

A sedimentary rock formed from the remains of marine organisms, often contains fossils.

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Study Notes

Rocky Matter

  • People in the past used readily available materials, like rocks, to create tools due to the lack of advanced technology.
  • A specific tool, the Hoko knife, a modern replica of an ancient knife, was discovered near the Hoko River in Western Washington.
  • Archaeologists estimate the tool was roughly 2,700 years old; it was likely used for cutting fish.

Types of Rocks

  • Rocks are categorized into three main types: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.
  • Igneous rocks form from the cooling and hardening of magma or lava.
    • Coarse-grained igneous rocks develop when magma cools slowly underground; granite is an example.
    • Fine-grained igneous rocks form when lava cools quickly on the Earth's surface; basalt is an example.
  • Sedimentary rocks originate from the compression and cementation of sediments (small pieces of rock, sand, clay, silt)..
    • Fine-grained sedimentary rocks are formed from small sediment particles (example: shale).
    • Coarse-grained sedimentary rocks consist of larger sediment particles (example: sandstone, conglomerate).
    • Some sedimentary rocks are generated from the remains of plants and animals (example: limestone).
  • Metamorphic rocks originate from the transformation of existing rocks (igneous or sedimentary) under intense heat and pressure.
    • Examples include gneiss (from granite), slate (from shale), and marble (from limestone).
    • Metamorphic rocks can display banding or layering (foliation).
    • Rocks change due to changes in the Earth's crust.

Rock Cycle

  • Rocks continually change from one type to another in a continuous process called the rock cycle.
  • Igneous rocks can be broken down through weathering and erosion to form sediments which become sedimentary rocks.
  • Sedimentary and igneous rocks can be transformed through heat and pressure into metamorphic rocks.
  • Metamorphic rocks can melt and become magma, creating new igneous rocks.

Rocks in Singapore

  • Igneous rocks, specifically granite, form the majority of Singapore's central region.
  • Sedimentary rocks primarily compose the eastern and western portions of Singapore.
  • A small region of metamorphic rocks exists on Pulau Tekong.
  • The different types of rock are linked and change over time and the process results in the rock cycle.

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