Classify Rocks

Having visible layers would identified a rock as ​ (a)   . Rocks that are cooled lava or magma are ​ (b)   rock. Intense heat and pressure allows for ​ (c)   rock to form.

• sedimentary

• igneous

• metamorphic

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

The top layer of sediments in a sedimentary rocks is...

• The newest and youngest layer.

• The oldest layer.

• The only layer that is made from pebbles.

• The second layer of sediments.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

What is number 2?

• heat pressure

• melting

• weathering

• cooling/crystallization

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

ROCKS are made from one or more?

• elements

• minerals

• rocks

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

What type of texture do rocks with small grain have?

• coarse

• glossy

• fine

Obsidian is an example of _______________ rock.

• intrusive

• extrusive

Limestone becomes _________ when temperature and pressure increase!

• marble

• granite

• sandstone

• feldspar

Clastic rocks are classified by the size of the __________ that form them.

• sediments

• metamorphic rocks

• plates

• igneous rocks

The two main types of sedimentary rocks are ___________ and _________.

• chemical (nonclastic), clastic

• sedimentary, metamorphic

• igneous, metamorphic

• heat, pressure

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

This rock was formed when magma cooled very slowly inside the Earth. What specific type of rock is it?

• Intrusive Igneous Rock

• Extrusive Igneous Rock

• Foliated Metamorphic Rock

• Clastic Sedimentary Rock