Types of Rocks

Formed when magma and lava cool and crystalize

• Igneous

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

Fossils and sea shells can be found in this rock type.

• Igneous

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

What type of rock is classified as Foliated, minerals are arranged in bands or layers.

• Igneous

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

The molten rock found Inside the Earth

• lava

• magma

• sediments

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Sediments (pieces) are cemented under water.

• Igneous

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

This type of rock is formed through intense heat and pressure

• Igneous

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

Extrusive rocks are cooled outside of the earth; have no crystals; and may have air pockets

• Igneous

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

Minerals NOT arranged in bands or layers are called Non-Foliated. What kind of rock is this?

• Igneous

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

This type of molten rock is found on the Earth's surface

• magma

• lava

• sediment

I am formed by bits and pieces of rocks and pebbles.

• Igneous

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic