Types of Rocks

Types of Rocks

Hi Class! Today we're learning about the Types of Rocks.

Igneous

Formed when melted rock (lava & magma) cools and hardens.

Sedimentary

Formed when tiny particles of rock get smashed together with dead plant and animal matter.

Metamorphic

Formed when extreme heat and pressure causes rocks to change into new rocks.

Rocks & Rock Cycle

The rock cycle is the process by which rocks of one kind change into rocks of another kind.

Multiple Choice

6. When magma cools _________________ rocks are formed.

• a. Metamorphic Rock

• b. Igneous Rock

• c. Sedimentary Rock

Multiple Choice

4. ______________________ is formed by heat and pressure.

• a. Metamorphic Rock

• b. Igneous Rock

• c. Sedimentary Rock

Multiple Choice

2. Which rock contains small sediments of animal shells, skeletons and remains of plants and animals?

• a. Metamorphic Rock

• b. Igneous Rock

• c. Sedimentary Rock

Multiple Choice

1. Which rock is called the “fire rock” and forms when hot lava/magma cools and hardens?

• a. Metamorphic Rock

• b. Igneous Rock

• c. Sedimentary Rock

Multiple Choice

______________ is the study of rocks and minerals

• Chemistry

• Biology

• Geology

• Physics

Multiple Choice

How many types of rocks are there?

• 3

• 1

• 2

• 8

Multiple Choice

What rock is formed when extreme heat and pressure causes rocks to change into new rocks?

• igneous

• sedimentary

• metamorphic

Multiple Choice

What type of rock is formed when melted rock (lava or magma) cools and hardens?

• igneous

• sedimentary

• metamorphic