Rock Types and Classification

This rock is formed in layers.

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Fossils are often found in this rock.

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

These rocks usually have wavy lines.

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

What kind of rock is "Granite"?

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

A geologist finds 2 rocks (A and B) while on a dig.

How should each rock be classified?

• Rock A is igneous; Rock B is sedimentary

• Rock A is igneous; Rock B is metamorphic

• Rock A is metamorphic; Rock B is sedimentary

• Rock A is metamorphic; Rock B is igneous

A teacher displays 2 types of rocks labeled 1 and 2. The teacher explains that rock 1 was formed by the deposition of silt, sand, and mud for a long period of time, and rock 2 is formed by the cooling of magma.

How are these 2 rocks classified?

• Rock 1: igneous; Rock 2: sedimentary

• Rock 1: metamorphic; Rock 2: igneous

• Rock 1: metamorphic; Rock 2: sedimentary

• Rock 1: sedimentary; Rock 2: igneous

What are the 3 major types of rocks?

• Igneous, Metamorphic, Sedimentary
• Metamorphic, Igneous, Cementation
• Brown, Red, Gray
• Streak, Hardness, Breakage

What type of rock can turn into a metamorphic rock?

• Igneous only
• Sedimentary only
• Metamorphic only
• Any type of rock

Hot, molten rock inside the earth is called ...

• lava

• magma

• igneous rock

• minerals

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

This rock formed when bits of other rocks and sediment were pressed into a solid. What type of rock is it?

• Sedimentary Rock

• Metamorphic Rock

• Igneous Rock

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3