Determine whether the sentences describe sedimentary rock, intrusive igneous rock, or both.
They are formed above
Earth’s surface.
They are made of
weathered pieces
of rocks.
They form in Earth’s
crust or mantle.
They are made of molten
rocks called magma.
They have a diverse
composition. They may
contain many types
of minerals.
They are solid at room
temperature.
Sedimentary rock:
- They are formed above Earth’s surface.
- They are made of weathered pieces of rocks.
- They have a diverse composition. They may contain many types of minerals.
- They are solid at room temperature.
Intrusive igneous rock:
- They form in Earth’s crust or mantle.
- They are made of molten rocks called magma.