Question

Drag each tile to the correct location. 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.

Answer 1

Sedimentary rocks are formed from weathered rock pieces above the surface. Intrusive igneous rocks are derived from magma that cools within Earth's crust or mantle. Both have diverse compositions and contain many minerals, and are solid at room temperature.

Step-by-step explanation:

To accurately classify the sentences describing different rock types, we need to rely on geologic knowledge. Sedimentary rocks are formed through the accumulation of particulate matter that comes from the physical or chemical weathering of pre-existing rocks, while intrusive igneous rocks are formed from magma that cools and solidifies beneath the Earth's surface.

• Sedimentary rock: 'They are made of weathered pieces of rocks.' and 'They are formed above Earth's surface.'
• Intrusive igneous rock: 'They form in Earth's crust or mantle.' and 'They are made of molten rocks called magma.'
• Both sedimentary and intrusive igneous rock: 'They have a diverse composition.' 'They may contain many types of minerals.' and 'They are solid at room temperature.'

Answer 2

Sedimentary rocks are formed above Earth's surface and made of weathered pieces of rocks, while intrusive igneous rocks are made of molten rocks called magma. Both types of rocks have a diverse composition and may contain many types of minerals.

Step-by-step explanation:

Sedimentary rocks are formed above Earth's surface and are made of weathered pieces of rocks. They form in the Earth's crust or mantle and are solid at room temperature. They also have a diverse composition and may contain many types of minerals. On the other hand, intrusive igneous rocks are made of molten rocks called magma and form beneath the Earth's surface. Therefore, both sedimentary rocks and intrusive igneous rocks meet some of the given descriptions.