Type of rocks and how some rocks are formed

What are the three different types of rocks?

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

• Moon rocks

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Which are the example of igneous rock? Choose two correct answers!

• Marble

• Granite

• Pumice

• Gemstone

Igneous rocks formed when magma come out of a volcano and then cools down and solidifies.

• TRUE

• FALSE

We can find sedimentary rocks on the ocean and lake bed.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Choose two examples of sedimentary rocks!

• Sandstone

• Coal

• Granite

• gemstone

Slate and marbles are the examples of . . .

• Metamorphic rocks

• Igneous rocks

• Sedimentary rocks

Rocks come in many different sizes, shapes and colours.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Choose two correct statements to describe a granite.

• It is speckled and covered with small spots.

• It is shiny and transparent.

• It is hard and waterproof.

Which rock can be polished and made smooth?

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Which type of the rocks below can be cut into thin sheets and use as a roof of the building?

• gravel

• gemstone

• slate