Study notes for Geography topic Rocks and volcanoes

What is the study of rocks called?

Geology

Name the types of sedimentary rocks.

They can be divided into 3 categories: Common sedimentary rocks, Clastic sedimentary rocks, Biological sedimentary rocks.

What is a volcano?

A volcano is defined as a vent or fissure in the planet’s crust through which lava, ash, rock and gases erupt. A volcano is also a mountain formed by the accumulation of these eruptive products.

Where is the largest active volcano on our planet?

Hawaii’s Mauna Loa is the largest active volcano on our planet. Rising gradually to more than 4 km (2.5 m) above sea level.

What type of rocks are also called volcanic rocks?

Extrusive igneous rocks