3 Types of Rocks CFA

How many types of rocks are there?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

A type of rock that forms from magma or lava.

• Sedimentary rock
• Metamorphic rock
• Volcanic rock
• Igneous rock

A type of rock that is formed by layers of materials, such as shells, sand, or clay.

• Metamorphic rock
• Sedimentary rock
• Volcanic rock
• Igneous rock

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

A type of rock that undergoes changes because of heat and pressure.

• Sedimentary rocks
• Igneous rocks
• Metamorphic rocks
• Volcanic rocks

Morph means?

• Life

• Earth

• Stay the same
• Change form

A shiny, black volcanic rock with sharp edges. It is a form of a igneous rock.

• Marble
• Sandstone
• Granite
• Obsidian

A scientist who studies the earth, including rocks.

• astronomer
• botanist
• zoologist
• geologist

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

What is magma?

• Molten rock beneath the earth's surface

  Liquid rock found in the earth's core.

• A type of cloud formation
• Frozen water on the earth's surface
• A type of sedimentary rock

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What are rocks from space called?

• moonrocks
• earthstones
• spacepebbles
• meteorites

What type of rock is Mt. Rushmore carved out of?

• marble
• sandstone
• granite
• limestone