Rock Identification Challenge

Rock Identification Challenge

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Ethan Morris

FREE Resource

This video tutorial challenges viewers to test their geology knowledge by identifying rock types. It suggests watching a related video and using resources like the New York State reference tables and an app for additional help. The tutorial explains how to identify rock samples as igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic, with each sample displayed for 10 seconds. Viewers are encouraged to pause the video if needed. The video concludes by directing viewers to more resources and encouraging them to subscribe and like the content.

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of the Rock ID Challenge?

Understanding the formation of mountains

Identifying different types of minerals

Testing knowledge on rock identification

Learning about the history of geology

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which video is recommended to watch before starting the Rock ID Challenge?

Understanding Earthquakes

How to Identify Minerals

What Type of Rock is This?

The History of Geology

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where can you find the New York State reference tables for rocks?

In the video description

At the local library

In a geology textbook

On the earthscience.glideapp.io website

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the New York State reference tables?

To provide historical data on earthquakes

To help identify igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks

To list famous geologists

To explain the water cycle

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long will each rock sample appear on the screen during the challenge?

10 seconds

20 seconds

5 seconds

15 seconds

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you do if you need more time to identify a rock sample?

Watch the video again

Skip to the next sample

Pause the video

Rewind the video

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the three types of rocks you need to identify in the challenge?

Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic

Igneous, volcanic, and mineral

Igneous, sedimentary, and volcanic

Sedimentary, metamorphic, and fossil

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where can you find the answer key and additional resources for the Rock ID Challenge?

In the video description

On the earthscience.glideapp.io website

In a geology textbook

At the local library