Rocks - Assessment

Students are comparing the color of rocks. Describe the color of the rocks above.

• the wet rock is lighter

• the wet rock is darker

• the color is the same

The page above is from a geologist's notebook. What does a geologist study and how are the two samples similar?

• water, texture

• plants, color

• rocks, texture

Look at the data table. Which of the following is the best label for the column without a name?

• physical properties

• description

• sizes

A group of students are observing the color and texture of rocks. What tool will help with their observations?

• balance

• hand lens

• ruler

Which of the following best describes the rocks above.

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