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Igneous Rocks II Read this, and then click on the Quiz. Play until you get at least
80%. Check here when done: __________
Igneous Rock Facts
___________% of the upper section of the Earth's crust is made up of igneous
rock
Magma is made of the atoms and molecules of ________________________ minerals
Obsidian is a volcanic _____________________ that forms quickly without
crystal growth.
There are over ____________ different types of igneous rocks.
_________________________ is sometimes used in construction because of its
strength.
___________________________ can have very sharp edges making it useful as
a cutting tool or arrowhead.
__________________________ is a lightweight rock formed when molten rock is
rapidly blown out of a volcano, forming bubbles as it quickly cools
Igneous Rocks: Put names of rocks into correct categories:
Vesicular, Extrusive, Igneous Rocks: ___________________ & __________________
How are these 2 samples similar? _____________________________________
Extrusive, Fine-grained, Igneous Rocks: _______________, __________________,
& ___________________
Intrusive, Course-grained igneous Rocks: _________________, ______________,
_________________, __________________, & ________________ How
do these all look similar? _________________________________________
Made of volcanic ash: __________________
Sedimentary Rocks II: read and then take the Quiz. Continue until you get at least
80%. Check here when done. _________________
Sedimentary Rock Facts:
Layers of sedimentary rocks are called _______________________. They can often be seen in
exposed cliffs.
A soft, white form of limestone is called ________________________.
Sedimentary rocks are formed by ________________________ that is deposited over time, usually
as layers at the bottom of lakes and oceans.
Sedimentary rocks make up a _______________________________ percentage of the Earth’s crust
compared to metamorphic and igneous types of rocks.
Sedimentary Rocks: write the names of the rocks under their appropriate categories:
Clastic, large fragments: ___________________________ & ________________________________
Clastic, small fragments: ______________________________
Clastic, from silt, mud, or clay: __________________________ & __________________________
Organic: _________________________, ___________________________ & _________________________
Chemical: ________________________, ___________________________, ___________________________,
& _______________________________
Metamorphic Rocks II and Quiz: read and then take the Quiz. Continue until you get at
least 80%. Check here when done. _________________
Metamorphic Rock Facts
Uplift & ____________________________ bring metamorphic rocks to the surface
Slate forms from the sedimentary rock _______________________
Extreme _______________________ & ____________________________ change rocks over time.
The sedimentary rock, sandstone, changes into ________________________
Metamorphic Rocks: List rocks in the correct categories:
Nonfoliated
Foliated
_______________________________
__________________________________
_______________________________
__________________________________
_______________________________
__________________________________
_______________________________
__________________________________
Classifying Rocks: check here when done: ___________
What Type of Rock am I? Examine each rock. Based on its physical properties, decide
whether the rock is igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic. Keep a tally mark of each
one you get correct here: ______________________ If you got less than 10 correct, try again)
Geology II Vocabulary Speed Match: check here when done: ______________
Rock, Mineral, Soil Tester: Write the names under the correct categories:
Does it float?
No: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yes: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Does it wear well?
No: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yes: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Is it permeable (water can get into it)?
No: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yes: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Does it split?
No: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yes: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
What is it used for?
Slate:___________________________________
Marble:_______________________________________
Pumice:________________________________
Granite:_______________________________________
Geology II Vocabulary Speed Match: play until you have gotten them all correct.
Types of Rocks Millionaire Game: play until you earn a million bucks! __________
Name That Rock: Use the hints provided as well as the Rock Identification Key to
name the 15 rocks. Check here when done: _________
Metamorphic, Sedimentary, or Igneous: Examine each picture. Compare to rock
identification key. Write type of rock and it’s name in the table provided. Show Mrs.
Pifer when done.
Type of Rock:
Name of Rock
Type of Rock:
"I" for igneous,
"S" for sedimentary,
"M" for metamorphic
Name of Rock
A
I
B
J
C
K
D
L
E
M
F
N
G
O
"I" for igneous,
"S" for sedimentary,
"M" for metamorphic
H
Bitesize Science: Rocks: Read the 10 pages and then take the quiz. Show me when
you get at least 80% ______________