Types of Rocks - Brain Pop

What type of rock is this?

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

• Sand

How do extrusive igneous rocks differ from intrusive igneous rocks?

• Extrusive rocks are larger in size

• Intrusive rocks break down quicker

• Extrusive rocks are arranged in layers

• Intrusive rocks have larger crystals

In which location would you most likely find an igneous rock?

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Which force plays a major role in the formation of metamorphic rock?

• Acceleration

• Friction

• Pressure

• Centrifugal force

Which of the following is a true statement?

• Magma is called lava after it emerges from the ground

• Lava cools off to form magma

• Magma and lava form sedimentary rocks

• Magma and lava are two types of metamorphic rocks

Place the following events in sequence: A) Mineral grains are formed; B) A volcano erupts; C) Lava begins cooling

• A, B, C

• B, A, C

• B, C, A

• C, A, B

Sedimentary rocks often form horizontal strata. Therefore, what are strata?

• Crystals

• Layers

• Mineral grains

• Pieces of older rocks

If you found a rock with long, flat mineral grains, what type of rock would it probably be?

• An extrusive igneous rock

• An intrusive igneous rock

• A sedimentary rock

• A metamorphic rock

Metamorphic rocks undergo metamorphosis. What is another example of metamorphosis?

• A candle burning

• A caterpillar changing into a butterfly

• A volcano erupting

• A five-story building being constructed