How is igneous rock formed?

In this lesson, we are going to be learning about igneous rock. We are going to learn about the structure of the Earth, how to recognise igneous rock and some of the uses of igneous rock. We will also learn how igneous rock is made, using ice and chocolate as a model!

How is igneous rock formed?

In this lesson, we are going to be learning about igneous rock. We are going to learn about the structure of the Earth, how to recognise igneous rock and some of the uses of igneous rock. We will also learn how igneous rock is made, using ice and chocolate as a model!

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Describe how igneous rock is created
  2. Explain what intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks are
  3. Know how to classify different types of igneous rock

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4 Questions

Q1.
What is the correct word to complete the sentence. Intrusive rocks have larger crystals because the cool ___________.
quickly
Correct answer: slowly
Q2.
What is the correct word to complete the sentence. Extrusive rocks have smaller crystals because the cool ___________.
Correct answer: quickly
slowly
Q3.
Is diorite an intrusive or extrusive rock?
Extrusive
Correct answer: Intrusive
Q4.
Is obsidian an intrusive or extrusive rock?
Correct answer: extrusive
intrusive

Lesson appears in

UnitScience / Rock cycle

Science