Activity 1: Identifying Rocks

How would you identify rock sample C?

• Igneous

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Limestone

How would you identify rock sample A?

• Igneous

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Limestone

How would you identify rock sample B?

• Igneous

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Limestone

What type of rock is formed when molten rock (magma or lava) cools and solidifies?

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

• Sandstone

What type of rock is formed when existing rocks are transformed by heat and pressure?

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

• Sandstone

What type of rock is created from layers of sediment (small rock pieces, sand, and organic material) compacted over time?

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

• Marble

What is an example of igneous rock?

• Granite

• Marble

• Limestone

• Sandstone

What is an example of metamorphic rock?

• Granite

• Marble

• Limestone

• Sandstone

What is an example of Sedimentary rock?

• Granite

• Marble

• Limestone

• Red Granite