3 Types of Rock

What type of rock is obsidian?

• igneous
• sedimentary
• metamorphic

What type of rock is sandstone?

• igneous
• sedimentary
• metamorphic

What type of rock is marble?

• igneous
• sedimentary
• metamorphic

What type of rock is granite?

• igneous
• sedimentary 
• metamorphic

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

• Sedimentary
• Igneous
• Metamorphic

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-1

This rock was formed by smaller pieces of rock that settled at the bottom of a lake millions of years ago. The sediments were compacted and cemented together. What type of rock is this?

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

This rock was another type of rock that experienced heat and pressure over time. What type of rock is this?

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Cooling & crystalization produce

• igneous rocks
• metamorphic rocks
• sedimentary rocks

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

The process when rocks break into smaller pieces due to exposure to natural elements is called

• erosion
• weathering
• sediments

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What are the 3 major types of rocks?

• Igneous, Metamorphic, Sedimentary
• Metamorphic, Igneous, Cementation
• magma, lava, crystals