Rocks and Minerals

A _______ is a solid, naturally formed substance that always has the same composition.

• rock
• carbon
• mineral
• water

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

___________ rocks are formed when magma cools.

• Sedimentry
• Igneous
• Metamorphic
• Mineral

When igneous rock breaks apart (weathers), it forms ___________.

• sedimentry rocks
• metamorphic rocks
• sediments
• crystals

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

rock that forms when melted, or molten, rock from deep below the Earth's surface cools and hardens.

• metamorphic rock

• sedimentary rock

• igneous rock

Which is not a property of a mineral?

• reflection

• color

• luster

• magnetism

Two types of igneous rocks are:

• Interior and exterior

• Intrusive and extrusive

• Inside and outside

• Enter and exit

This rock started as molten magma. What type of rock is this?

• Sedimentary
• Igneous
• Metamorphic

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS2-1

This rock was another type of rock that was heated and compressed over time. 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
• magma, lava, crystals

The name rock is given when it is broken down into smaller pieces.

• texture
• weathering
• sediment
• erosion

Tags

NGSS.4-ESS2-1