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Rocks of Ireland

How igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks form, with Irish examples.

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15practice questions

Fill the gaps: 1 · Match the pairs: 3 · Multiple choice: 7 · Select all that apply: 1 · Short answer: 2 · Written answer (self/teacher assessed): 1

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Match the pairs

Match each Irish rock to its type.

Choose the match for each item.

Basalt (Giant's Causeway)

Limestone (the Burren)

Marble (Connemara)

Granite (Wicklow Mountains)

Sandstone (Munster ridges)

Hint 1

Igneous rocks come from magma or lava.

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