ROCKS

ROCKS

TYPES OF ROCKS

• igneous rock- Rock that has been formed from magma or lava

• sedimentary rock - Rock that has been formed by layers of sediment being pressed down hard and sticking together. You can see the layers of sediment in the rock.

• metamorphic rock - Rock that started out as igneous or sedimentary rock but changed due to being exposed to extreme heat or pressure.

Some more terms to remember

• magma - Molten rock that remains underground. 

• lava - Molten rock that comes out of the ground is called lava.

• sediment - Natural solid material that is moved and dropped off in a new place by water or wind, e.g. sand.

• permeable - Allows liquids to pass through it.

• impermeable - Does not allow liquids to pass through it.

Multiple Choice

A diamond is a type of metamorphic rock.

• TRUE

• False

Multiple Choice

What kind of rock is "Sandstone"?

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

Multiple Choice

What kind of rock is "Limestone"?

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

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What kind of rock is "Marble"?

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

Multiple Choice

What kind of rock is "Granite"?

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

Multiple Choice

What kind of rock is "Granite"?

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

Multiple Choice

You would most likely find this rock near a volcano.

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

Multiple Choice

This rock is often found near water.

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

Multiple Choice

Fossils are often found in this rock.

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

Multiple Choice

What type of rock has visible flat layers? 

• sedimentary
• igneous
• metamorphic

Multiple Choice

What type of rock might contain holes from gases of quickly cooled lava? 

• sedimentary
• igneous
• metamorphic

Multiple Choice

Rocks are observed by their properties. 

• true
• false

Multiple Choice

This property is the easiest to identify. (Examples: grey, black, white, or red)

• color
• hardness
• luster
• streak

Multiple Choice

This property is the powder left after rubbing across a rough surface. 

• color
• hardness
• luster
• streak

Multiple Choice

This property can be tested using a nail, penny, or fingernail. (Example: soft)

• color
• hardness
• luster
• streak

Multiple Choice

Identify this type of rock. 

• metamorphic 
• igneous
• sedimentary
• fossil

Multiple Choice

Identify this type of rock. 

• igneous
• metamorphic
• sedimentary

Multiple Choice

In the Starburst Lab, we made models of all types of rocks. Which type of rock is able to turn into a metamorphic rock?

• Only sedimentary

• Only igneous

• Both igneous and sedimentary

• Neither igneous or sedimentary

Multiple Choice

A rock deep within the Earth experiences extreme temperature and pressure. After a long period of time it becomes which rock?

• Magma

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

• Sedimentary