Rocks
Across
- 4. – a fine-grained sedimentary rock formed from compacted clay and mud.
- 6. – a coarse-grained igneous rock containing feldspar and dark minerals.
- 9. – a metamorphic rock formed when limestone is subjected to heat and pressure.
- 11. – a metamorphic rock rich in flaky minerals that give it a layered appearance.
- 14. – a fine-grained metamorphic rock that splits into thin layers.
- 15. – a sedimentary rock composed mainly of calcium carbonate.
- 16. – a sedimentary rock formed from compacted sand grains.
- 18. – a coarse-grained igneous rock composed mainly of quartz and feldspar.
- 19. – a hard, fine-grained sedimentary rock composed mainly of silica.
- 20. – a hard metamorphic rock formed from sandstone.
Down
- 1. – a combustible sedimentary rock formed from the remains of ancient plants.
- 2. – a metamorphic rock with distinct light and dark mineral bands.
- 3. – a sedimentary rock made up of rounded pebbles and gravel cemented together.
- 5. – a volcanic igneous rock with a composition between basalt and rhyolite.
- 7. – a dark, fine-grained igneous rock formed from cooled lava.
- 8. – a light-coloured igneous rock with a high silica content.
- 10. – a lightweight volcanic rock full of gas bubbles.
- 12. – a natural volcanic glass formed by the rapid cooling of lava.
- 13. – a naturally occurring solid mass made up of one or more minerals.
- 17. – a sedimentary rock composed of angular rock fragments joined by a natural cement.