SC.4.E.6.1 Rock Observations Review

Which type of rock?

Formed when molten (hot, melted) rock cools and hardens.

• igneous

• metamorphic

• sedimentary

Which type of rock?

Formed under intense heat and pressure.

• igneous

• metamorphic

• sedimentary

Formed when layers of small pieces of rock and dirt are cemented and compacted together.

• sedimentary

• igneous

• metamorphic

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Formed when layers of small pieces of rock and dirt are cemented and compacted together.

• sedimentary

• igneous

• metamorphic

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Fossils can be found in this type of rock.

• sedimentary

• igneous

• metamorphic

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

This type of rock is often found near mountains.

• sedimentary

• igneous

• metamorphic

This type of rock is often found near bodies of water.

• sedimentary

• igneous

• metamorphic

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

This type of rock is often found near volcanoes.

• sedimentary

• igneous

• metamorphic

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Some rocks are harder than other rocks.

• Observation

• Inference

Can be made by using our 5 senses, science tools, or data.

• observation

• inference

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-2