Metamorphic and Igneous Rocks and "The Devil's Tower"

Metamorphic and Igneous Rocks

​Igneous Rocks

​Simulation Explore

Multiple Choice

Where does the energy come from to make metamorphic and igneous rocks?

• Humans

• Sun

• Nuclear Reactors

• Earth's Core

Multiple Choice

Based on the simulation, how long does it take for the rocks to melt?

• Couple of Days

• Couple of Years

• Thousands of Years

• Millions of Years

Multiple Choice

True or False: It takes longer for magma to cool below the surface than above.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

What causes the formation of metamorphic rocks?

• Weathering and Erosion

• Heat and Pressure

• Cementing and Compacting

• Melting

Multiple Choice

Which type of rock might contain pores caused by gas bubbles?

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Igneous

​Read the article with your group and make annotations as a group. Remember to add personal comments, questions, hypothesis, etc.

Multiple Choice

Where is the Devil's Tower located?

• Utah

• Tennessee

• Wyoming

• California

Multiple Choice

Why do scientists think the Devil's Tower stand taller than the surrounding landscape?

• The rock that makes it up is harder and less likely to weather and erode.

• It was formed over many volcanic eruptions on earth's surface.

• It was built or dug out by an ancient people.

• Plate motion caused the rock to be pushed upward.

Multiple Choice

What kind of rock makes up the Devil's Tower?

• Metamorphic

• Igneous

• Sedimentary