Rocks

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What is a rock?

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A piece of Earth's surface.

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What is a property of a rock?

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A characteristic of an object.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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What does smooth mean?

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A texture that is even and has no bumps.

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NGSS.5-PS1-3

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What does rough mean?

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A texture that is uneven and has bumps.

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What is obsidian?

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A smooth, glassy black rock.

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What is granite?

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A rough, speckled rock.

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What is amethyst?

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A purple variety of quartz, often used as a gemstone.

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What is hematite?

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A shiny, metallic-looking rock that is usually dark gray or black.

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What is texture?

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The feel or appearance of a surface.

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What is size?

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How big or small something is.