Big Idea 6 Earth Structures

What type of rock forms from cooled magma or lava (molten rock)?

• Igneous rock

• Sedimentary rock

• Metamorphic rock

• Limestone

Where on Earth might you find an igneous rock sample?

• In a desert

• On a beach

• Near a volcano

• In a forest

What type of rock is formed from layers of sediment that are cemented together?

• Sedimentary rock

• Igneous rock

• Metamorphic rock

• Volcanic rock

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Where on Earth might you find a sedimentary rock sample?

• In a desert

• On a mountain

• In the ocean

• In a forest

Which of the following is a type of sedimentary rock?

• Granite

• Sandstone

• Basalt

• Marble

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Type of rock that is formed over time from other rocks due to extreme pressure and/or heat. What is this type of rock called?

• Metamorphic rock

• Igneous rock

• Sedimentary rock

• Volcanic rock

Where on Earth might you find a metamorphic rock sample?

• In a desert

• On a beach

• In a mountain range

• In a forest

Which of the following are examples of metamorphic rocks?

• Gneiss

• Slate

• Quartzite

• All of the above

What is a mineral?

• A natural material that has a crystal form and its own set of properties.

• A synthetic compound made in laboratories.

• A type of rock found only in mountains.

• A liquid substance found in oceans.

A mineral is different from a rock because:

• minerals are naturally occurring substances with a definite chemical composition, while rocks are made up of one or more minerals.

• rocks are naturally occurring substances with a definite chemical composition, while minerals are made up of one or more rocks.

• minerals are man-made substances, while rocks are naturally occurring.

• rocks are man-made substances, while minerals are naturally occurring.