Types of Rocks

What are the 3 major types of rocks?

• Igneous, Metamorphic, Sedimentary
• Metamorphic, Igneous, Cementation
• Brown, Red, Gray
• Streak, Hardness, Breakage

How are rocks classified?

• Based on the way they are formed

• Based on their colors

• Based on their temperature

• Based on their size

Which of the words below describe mud, sand, and tiny bits of rocks that cement together to form a type of rock?

• stalactites
• magmas
• metamorphs
• sediments

Which rock is formed as a result of weathering and erosion, then the tiny particles can become compacted and cemented together?

• igneous
• sedimentary
• metamorphic

A rock deep within the Earth experiences extreme temperature and pressure. After a long period of time it becomes which rock?

• Magma

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

• Sedimentary

This rock was formed when molten rock cooled into a solid. What type of rock is it?

• Igneous Rock
• Metamorphic Rock
• Sedimentary Rock

Gas Bubbles is a characteristic of which type of rock?

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

• Sedimentary

Crystals are a characteristic of what type of rock?

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

• sedimentary

Fossils is a characteristic of which type of rock

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

• Sedimentary

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

Individual stone, pebbles, or sand grains visible in rock is a characteristic of which type of rock?

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

• Sedimentary