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See it on the paper →Draw a line from the name of each rock to the correct type of rock. Each type of rock can be used once, more than once or not at all. type of rock name of rock basalt granite igneous limestone metamorphic marble sedimentary shale
See it on the paper →Name process X.
See it on the paper →Complete the table using one example of each rock type from this list. granite limestone marble rock type igneous sedimentary shale slate example of rock basalt
See it on the paper →Describe the formation of a metamorphic rock.
See it on the paper →Anorthosite is an igneous rock mined in Greenland. Describe the formation of igneous rock.
See it on the paper →Describe how igneous rock forms.
See it on the paper →Name one igneous rock.
See it on the paper →Some good descriptions for the formation of igneous rocks were seen.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0680/22 Q5(a)(i) (Cambridge)
Granite and basalt were usually given. Weaker responses gave more than one answer which often contradicted each other, such as ‘granite and slate’. ‘Graphite’, another incorrect answer, was also sometimes seen.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0680/22 Q5(a)(ii) (Cambridge)
Candidates typically showed a clear understanding of the classification of rock types, often gaining full marks on this question.
— Examiner report, February/March 2025, 0680/12 Q1(c) (Cambridge)
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The diagram shows rock types and examples of each rock type. Draw lines from each rock type to the correct examples. There may be one or more example for each rock type. One line has been done for you. rock type example basalt igneous limestone sedimentary marble sandstone metamorphic granite
See it on the paper →Igneous and sedimentary are types of rock. Complete the sentences about rocks. An example of an igneous rock is ............................................................................................. An example of a sedimentary rock is .................................................................................
See it on the paper →Describe the formation of a sedimentary rock.
See it on the paper →Igneous and sedimentary are types of rock. Complete the sentences about rocks. An example of an igneous rock is An example of a sedimentary rock is
See it on the paper →Describe the formation of a sedimentary rock.
See it on the paper →The rock at this mine is igneous. Gold and silver can be found in other rock types. State the names of two other rock types.
See it on the paper →the table to show the percentage of silica used to make cement.
See it on the paper →a bar chart to show the percentage of resources used to make cement.
See it on the paper →State the names of two igneous rocks.
See it on the paper →The list contains examples of different types of rock. basalt granite limestone marble Circle two rocks in the list that are igneous. slate
See it on the paper →Igneous rocks are made from crystals. Explain why some igneous rocks have smaller crystals than other igneous rocks.
See it on the paper →The production of 1 kg of eggs needs 3200 litres of water. Complete the bar chart for eggs.
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