Physical Properties of Rocks

Multiple Choice

Liam has two rocks. Rock A is smooth, shiny, and black, while Rock B is rough, dull, and gray. He wants to identify which rock could be polished into jewelry.

What should Liam focus on to make his decision?

• The size of the rocks

• The weight of the rocks

• The shape of the rocks

• The hardness and luster of the rocks

Multiple Choice

Maria wants to determine the texture of different rocks. Which method should she use?

• Measure the weight of each rock

• Rub each rock to feel its surface

• Hold each rock up to a light to check its luster

• Drop each rock to see how it sounds

Multiple Select

Which of these are examples of physical properties?

(choose all that apply)

• Density

• Magnetism

• State of Matter

• Color

• Conductivity

Multiple Choice

Resources that can be found in nature and are used by people, such as sunlight, air, water, plants, and animals

• Physical Property

  
  

• Natural Resources

  
  

• Porosity

  
  

Multiple Choice

A characteristic that describes something

• Physical Property

  
  

• Natural Resources

  
  

• Porosity

  
  

Open Ended

Which material held the most water and why do you think that is?

The material that held the most water was

Open Ended

How are the physical properties of the towel and the rock similar?

The towel and rock are similar ...

​Oil and Natural Gas

​Coal

Multiple Choice

______ is found trapped within porous rocks.

• Coal

• Oil and Natural Gas

• I forgot

​reservoirs of oil, gas, and water

Multiple Choice

What is an example of a natural resource that can be found in sedimentary rocks?

• Diamonds from volcanic rocks

• Coal, formed from plant material

• Gold, formed from molten rock

• Crystals formed in igneous rocks

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of drilling wells into sedimentary rock layers?

• To study the color and texture of the rocks

• To collect samples of rocks for decoration

• To access underground resources like water, oil, or gas

• To measure the temperature of the Earth’s core