Rock Classification/Identification

These Rocks are formed from Magma and Lava

• Metamorphic

• Igneous

• Sedimentary

These Rocks are formed from Heat and Pressure

• Metamorphic

• Igneous

• Sedimentary

These Rocks are form from layers of sediment over Millions of years

• Metamorphic

• Igneous

• Sedimentary

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

This rock was another type of rock that was heated and compressed over time. What type of rock is this?

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

This rock started as molten magma but transformed after a volcano erupted. What type of rock is this?

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

This rock was formed by smaller pieces of rock that settled at the bottom of a lake millions of years ago. What type of rock is this?

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Molten rock below the Earth's surface is called...

• Magma

• Lava

• Goo

• Really hot goo

Molten rock above the Earth's surface is called...

• Magma

• Lava

• Goo

• Really hot goo

If you find seashells in a rock, you know it is

• igneous
• sedimentary
• metamorphic
• oceanic

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

This rock is created as quartz, felspar and other minerals are cemented and compacted together. We are used to finding this rock in deserts or sometimes, near the beach.

• Sandstone

• Quartzite

• Halite

• Conglomerate

• Limestone

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2