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Rocks and Fossils

Rocks and Fossils

Assessment

Presentation

Science

4th Grade

Practice Problem

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NGSS
MS-ESS2-1, MS-ESS1-4, MS-ESS2-2

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Standards-aligned

Created by

Cecelia Cortes

Used 2+ times

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10 Slides • 12 Questions

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Multiple Choice

Which layer of the Earth is made of solid rock?

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Mantle

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Outer Core

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Inner Core

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Crust

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Open Ended

Why is it important to study the different layers of the Earth?

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Multiple Choice

Which type of rock is formed by the high temperature and pressure inside the earth?

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Metamorphic rock

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Sedimentary rock

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Igneous rock

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Fossil rock

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Open Ended

Explain how sedimentary rock is formed and how it is different from metamorphic rock.

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about igneous rocks is correct?

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Igneous rocks are formed by hot magma that has cooled over time.

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Igneous rocks are formed by compression of sediments.

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Igneous rocks are formed by high temperature and pressure.

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Igneous rocks contain fossils.

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Open Ended

Describe the rock cycle and explain how each type of rock can change into another type.

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Multiple Choice

Which type of fossil provides evidence of how animals may have lived, such as footprints or feces?

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Trace fossil

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Cast fossil

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True form fossil

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Mold fossil

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Open Ended

Explain how the layers of rock help scientists determine the age of fossils and what this tells us about the history of life on Earth.

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Open Ended

Reflecting on what you learned about Earth's layers, what questions do you still have or what would you like to know more about?

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