What is the main task assigned to students in the investigation of rock formations?

Rock Formations and Observations

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To collect new rock samples from the field
To evaluate observations and decide which are worth keeping
To create a presentation on rock formations
To write a report on the history of the Great Plains
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to the guidelines, what makes an observation stronger?
The length of the observation report
The number of observations collected
The level of detail in the observations
The use of technical jargon
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a criterion for observing rock samples?
Texture and hardness of the rock
Number and color of grains
Presence of water in the rock
Unusual features like bubbles or fossils
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What characteristic is typical of sedimentary rocks?
Uniform color throughout
Rounded grains of varying sizes
Presence of bubbles
Sharp-edged grains that fit together
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How are igneous rocks formed?
By the compaction and cementation of sediment
By the cooling of magma
By the deposition of organic material
By the erosion of existing rocks
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What observation was made about the landscape of the Great Plains?
It has jagged mountain tops
It contains many small rocky hills made of crumbly rock
It is covered in dense forests
It has large boulders scattered throughout
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which feature is observed in the rock samples from the Rocky Mountains?
Rounded grains of different sizes
Grains with sharp edges that fit together
Presence of fossils
Crumbly texture
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