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Geography

Rocks

This topic includes questions such as:
Which of the following rocks is commonly used in the construction of buildings and monuments?
What type of rock is formed by the cooling and solidification of magma or lava?
Which region in Ireland is known for its extensive limestone formations?
Into which group is marble classified?
Which human activity causes significant environmental and economic impact by altering landscapes and ecosystems for rock extraction?
What is the process called when sedimentary rock is subjected to intense heat and pressure, transforming into metamorphic rock?
Which type of rock mainly constitutes the Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland?
Which is a common use for shale rock?
What type of rock is formed from the accumulation and compression of sediment over millions of years?
Where in Ireland can you find significant deposits of gold-bearing rocks?
To which group does basalt belong?
What economic activity is significantly impacted by the presence of rich mineral deposits in rocks?
Which process is responsible for breaking down rocks into smaller particles through weather phenomena?
Where are extensive deposits of gypsum found in Ireland?
In which group is slate categorized?
What negative environmental impact can result from quarrying?
Which phase of the rock cycle involves the transportation of broken rock pieces?
Where in Ireland can significant quantities of lead and zinc be found?
To which group does sandstone belong?
What economic benefit is derived from the extraction of marble?
Which process involves the laying down of sediment carried by wind, water, or ice?
What metal is primarily extracted from bauxite rock?
What is the primary human interaction impact of using fossil fuels from sedimentary rock?
Which type of rock is found predominantly in the Mourne Mountains in Northern Ireland?
What is the main use of marble in the construction industry?
Which rock type forms from the solidification of molten lava on the Earth's surface?
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