Rocks and Minerals

Fossils are sometimes found in which type of rock? (Fossils can only survive this rock's process of formation.)

• igneous

• metamorphic

• sedimentary

Which type of rock forms from extreme heat and pressure?

• Igneous

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

Which type of rock results from melting and cooling of lava?

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

• Sedimentary

This rock was found near the mouth of a volcano. What type of rock is this?

• Sedimentary
• Igneous
• Metamorphic

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

What are the 3 major types of rocks?

• Igneous, Metamorphic, Sedimentary

• Metamorphic, Igneous, Cementation

• Streak, Hardness, Breakage

This rock started as lava that cooled and then was heated and put under pressure over time. What type of rock is this?

• Sedimentar
• Igneous
• Metamorphic

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What do all rocks have in common?

• same size

• same color

• have minerals

All rocks contain two or more____.

• layers

• crystals

• minerals

Which of the following is an example of a mineral?

• sandstone

• talc

Which of these is NOT one of the 4 properties of a mineral?

• luster

• color

• size