Rocks

A rock deep within the Earth experiences extreme temperature and pressure. After a long period of time it becomes which rock?

• Magma

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

• Sedimentary

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS2-3

What must happen to a metamorphic rock before it becomes a sedimentary rock?

• It must be broken down into sediment

• It must be melted into magma

• Its minerals must dissolve in water

• It must be exposed to high temperature and pressure

This rock is formed in layers.

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Fossils are often found in this rock.

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

This rock is changed by heat and pressure.

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

These rocks usually have wavy lines.

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

Tags

NGSS.4-ESS1-1

This rock may be formed from magma that hardens.

• Intrusive Igneous

• Metamorphic

• Extrusive Igneous

This rock is often found near water.

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

This rock may be formed from lava.

• Intrusive Igneous

• Extrusive Igneous

• Metamorphic

You would most likely find this rock near a volcano.

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

• Metamorphic