Identifying Rock Types

What are the 3 major types of rocks?

• Igneous, Metamorphic, Sedimentary
• Metamorphic, Igneous, Cementation
• Brown, Red, Gray
• Streak, Hardness, Breakage

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Two ways to describe types of igneous rocks are _____

• Extrusive and Intrusive
• Foliated and Non-Foliated
• Clastic and Biochemical
• Black and Gray

This rock was formed by smaller pieces of rock that settled at the bottom of a lake millions of years ago. What type of rock is this?

• Sedimentary
• Igneous
• Metamorphic

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This rock was formed by lots of fossils that settled on top of each other over time. What type of rock is this?

• Sedimentary
• Igneous
• Metamorphic

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What is the relationship between a rock and a mineral?

• Rocks are made up of minerals.
• Minerals are made up of rocks.
• Rocks are on the Earth's surface. Minerals are found underground.
• Rocks and minerals are different names for the same thing.

What material is used to form igneous rocks?

• magma or lava

• sand

• gravel

• fossils

Which is an example of an igneous rock?

• A

• B

• C

• D

The location marked by the black rectangle is characterized by high temperature and pressure. What rock type would most likely be formed in this location?

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

• Sedimentary

• None of the above

Where would the rock sample shown be formed in the diagram below?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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Which of the rock samples below is most likely to be a metamorphic rock?

• A

• B

• C

• D