G5 Science Minerals and Rocks

Rock that forms from layers of sand and soil that gets squeezed together.

• igneous rock
• metamorphic rock
• sedimentary rock
• volcanic rock

Stages of rock formation that allows rocks to change over time.

• rock cycle

• rock formation

• stages of rocks

• melting, crystallization, cooling, solidification

The ability of minerals to reflect light

• density
• hardness
• luster
• transparency

Rock that is formed by lava that cools and hardens.

• sedimentary rock
• volcanic rock
• igneous rock
• metamorphic rock

A solid, natural material made of non-living substances.

• mineral

• paper

• wool

• wood

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

Rock that is formed because of pressure and heat, but not meting.

• sedimentary rock
• igneous rock
• volcanic rock
• metamorphic rock

Igneous rock that forms inside Earth is called "intrusive."

• True

• False

All igneous rocks have large crystals.

• True

• False

Obsidian is an example of intrusive rock.

• True

• False

Sedimentary rocks are usually found in and around volcanoes.

• True

• False