Identify Rocks

What are the 3 major types of rocks?

• Igneous, Metamorphic, Sedimentary

• Brown, red, Gray

• Metamorphic, Igneous, Cementation

• Streak, Hardness, Breakage

What type of rock can be found near the mouth of a volcano?

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Igneous

What do all rocks have in common?

• Same Size

• Same Color

• They all have minerals

• Same shape

Which type of rock is form from material that has settled into layers?

• Limestone

• Igneous

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

The _________________________ has been changed by temperature and pressure.

• Sandstone

• Igneous Rock

• Obsidian Rock

• Metamorphic Rock

Noah was asked to describe the texture of a rock that he found to help identify it. Which statement best describes Noah's response?

• My rock has one shiny side.

• My rock is able to scratch talc.

• My rock is smooth.

In order to classify rocks, geologists can use what three things?

• Luster, shine, and texture

• Luster, texture, color

• Color, shine, texture

What is a geologist?

• Someone who studies trees

• Someone who studies the past life of dinosaurs

• Someone that works at a grocery store

• Someone that studies rocks and minerals

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Lewis was asked to describe the luster of a rock from the playground. Which statement best describes Lewis' response?

• My rock is dull.

• My rock is smooth.

• My rock is able to scratch talc.

Tags

NGSS.5-PS1-3

What type of rock has visible flat layers? 

• sedimentary

• igneous

• metamorphic

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4