Rocks, Minerals, and Fossils Unit

This type of rock is likely...

• Igneous

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Stratus

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

(a)   is made up of one or more minerals.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

What is melted rock that is underground called?

• lava

• magma

• igneous rock

• metamorphic rock

Which is NOT a property of rocks?

• smell

• luster

• opaque

• shape

The center (yellow) layer of the earth is called the ____.

• crust

• inner core

• mantle

• outer core

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

What is melted rock that comes above ground called?

• lava

• magma

• igneous rock

• metamorphic rock

A person who studies rocks and minerals:

• scientist

• economist

• geologist

• paleontologist

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Rocks that have changed as a result of heat and pressure are:

• Metamorphic Rocks

• Igneous Rocks

• Sedimentary Rocks

• Rocks

An unknown mineral will scratch apatite but will not scratch quartz. Which mineral could it be?

• Topaz

• Flourite

• Quartz

• Apatite

A person who studies fossils:

• scientist

• botanist

• geologist

• paleontologist

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-2