Sedimentary Rocks

These type of rocks are made when small pieces of other rocks, called sediments, are buried together.

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

• Sedimentary

• Marble

What is the name of this rock and what is it made of?

• Sandstone - sand and iron oxide or rust

• Coal - fossilized remains of plants that lived long ago in swamps and bogs

• Limestone - shells and skeletons of ancient ocean dwellers such as shellfish or corals

• Pumice - volcanic glass

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is the name of this rock and what can it be used for?

• Shale - source of oil and gas such as petroleum oil which can be made into fuel

• Flint - very sharp rock that has been used for centuries to make tools and weapons such as knives and arrowheads

• Coal - is an important source of heat energy since it burns easily

• Marble - used to grind spices into a powder for use in cooking

What is the name of this rock?

• Limestone

• Sandstone

• Fossil

• Shale

What is the name of this rock?

• Shale

• Gypsum

• Chalk

• Conglomerate

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

What is the name of this rock?

• Travertine

• Dolomite

• Rock Salt

• Conglomerate

What is the name of this rock?

• Gypsum

• Flint

• Limestone

• Sandstone

What is the name of this rock?

• Shale

• Gypsum

• Coal

• Dolomite

What is this a picture of?

• Limestone

• Sandstone

• Fossil

• Shale

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

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This type of rock is the remains of animals that lived many years ago.

• Fossil

• Granite

• Calcite

• Dolomite

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-1