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10A Classifying Rocks

10A Classifying Rocks

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Science

8th Grade

Medium

NGSS
MS-PS1-2, MS-PS1-5, MS-ESS2-1

Standards-aligned

Created by

Kaitlyn Bell

Used 6+ times

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13 Slides • 8 Questions

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10A Classifying Rocks

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Review Question

Why would the law of conservation of mass support the idea that rocks are recycled on earth?

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Review Question

What are the three types of rocks?

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Review Question

How is metamorphic rock related to the other two types of rock

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Multiple Choice

Petrologists can't use any of the mineral tests on rocks

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True

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False

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Multiple Choice

Grains are the key to classifying rocks

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True

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False

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Multiple Choice

According to a young-earth view of geologic history, it is very likely that metamorphic rocks were part of the original created world.

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True

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False

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Multiple Choice

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Classify this rock

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coarse-grained

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fine grained

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banded

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no grain

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Multiple Choice

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Classify this rock

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coarse grained

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fine grained

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no grain

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banded

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Classify this rock

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coarse grained

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fine grained

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no grain

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banded

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Open Ended

What is the relationship between minerals and rocks?

10A Classifying Rocks

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