Transcript Types of Rocks - hhartlinefinalproject

Types of RocksAnticipation Guide
How much do you know?
Which of the following is NOT a
type of rock?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Igneous
Sedimentary
Metamorphic
Mineral
Which of the following is NOT a
type of rock?
The correct answer is…
d. mineral
Which of the following is the order for
forming sedimentary rocks?
a. sedimentation - cementation – compaction
b. compaction - sedimentation – cementation
c. sedimentation - compaction - cementation
Which of the following is the order for
forming sedimentary rocks?
The correct answer is…
c. sedimentation - compaction - cementation
Only one of these rocks is a
sedimentary rock. Which one?
a. shale
b. slate
c. granite
Only one of these rocks is a
sedimentary rock. Which one?
The correct answer is…
a. shale
Where are the oldest layers of rock usually
found in a cliff made from sedimentary rock?
a. at the top
b. in the middle
c. at the bottom
Where are the oldest layers of rock usually
found in a cliff made from sedimentary rock?
The correct answer is…
c. at the bottom
What is magma?
a. salt crystals in sedimentary rock
b. molten rock
c. bubbles of gas
What is magma?
The correct answer is…
b. molten rock
Which of the following is an
example of an igneous rock?
a. marble
b. sandstone
c. basalt
Which of the following is an
example of an igneous rock?
The correct answer
is…
c. basalt
What special characteristic does
the igneous rock pumice have?
a. It is very heavy.
b. It floats.
c. It can’t be scratched by a paper clip.
What special characteristic does
the igneous rock pumice have?
The correct answer is…
b. It floats!
Which statement about
metamorphic rocks is correct?
a. They are formed when rocks are heated
until they melt.
b. They are only formed from heated
sedimentary rocks.
c. They are formed from all types of rock.
Which statement about
metamorphic rocks is correct?
The correct answer is…
c. They are formed from
all types of rock.
Which metamorphic rock is formed
from limestone?
a. Marble
b. Slate
c. Gneiss
Which metamorphic rock is formed
from limestone?
The correct answer is…
a. marble
How much did you know?
Turn and tell your partner one thing
that most interested you during our
activity.
Be ready to report out what he or she
said!
Now, let’s rock!