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Types of Rocks Lesson

Authored by Lisa Thompson

Science

6th Grade

NGSS covered

Types of Rocks Lesson
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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This is Pumice. This is an __________ igneous rock because it cooled very quickly and produced holes.

intrusive

extrusive

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What makes holes and a glass-like look to igneous rocks?

magma cooling quickly inside the earth

compacting of sediment

lava cooling quickly on the surface of the earth

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What type of rock would you most likely find a fossil inside of?

sedimentary

igneous

metamorphic

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What type of rock is formed when an existing rock has been changed into a new rock?

sedimentary

igneous

minerals

metamorphic

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A rock sample has been changed by heat and pressure. Which type of rock is it? 

sedimentary rock

igneous rock

metamorphic rock

mineral

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Sandstone, shale, limestone and conglomerate are common rocks in Utah. They form colorful rock formations and canyons. What type of rock are they?

sedimentary rock

igneous rock

metamorphic rock

mineral

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A fourth grade class observes rocks. One sample is found in layers and feels rough and grainy. Which type of rock is it? 

sedimentary rock

igneous rock

metamorphic rock

granite

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