Limestone: A Rock with Many Uses

Limestone is usually...

• Black

• Red

• White

• Green

Limestone is often found at the...

• Rainforest

• Beach

• Desert

• North Pole

One use of limestone is to make...

• Paper

• Plastic

• Chalk

• Cloth

Limestone is a type of...

• Metal

• Rock

• Plant

• Animal

Limestone feels... when touched.

• As hard as iron

• As soft as cotton

• Quite hard but easy to break

• Hot

If limestone is heated, it will become...

• Ice

• Water

• Lime

• Sand

Limestone is very important for...

• Fish

• Birds

• Humans

• Plants

Limestone is often used to build buildings because...

• It is very cheap

• It is very beautiful

• It is easy to shape and strong

• It is light and easy to carry

What happens if we drip lemon juice on limestone?

• The limestone will melt

• There will be bubbles

• The limestone will change color

• Nothing happens

Why is limestone often found on the beach?

• Because the waves bring it to the beach

• Because limestone likes sunlight

• Because limestone is formed from the remains of sea creatures

• Because limestone is lighter than other rocks