Characteristics of Igneous Rocks

Characteristics of Igneous Rocks

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Lucas Foster

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The video describes an igneous rock with a distinctive salt and pepper appearance. It highlights the rock's density and hardness, emphasizing its classification as an intrusive or phaneritic rock.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What visual characteristic is used to describe the rock?

Glassy texture

Solid color

Salt and pepper look

Striped pattern

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of rock is described in the video?

Sedimentary

Metamorphic

Igneous

Limestone

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which feature is highlighted as the most distinctive of the rock?

Its color

Its density

Its classification as an intrusive or phaneritic rock

Its size

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the term 'phaneritic' refer to in the context of rocks?

A rock with a fine-grained texture

A rock with visible crystals

A rock formed from lava

A rock that is lightweight

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the texture of the rock described as?

Smooth and shiny

Rough and gritty

Salt and pepper look

Layered and soft