Igneous Rock
This is molten rock found below the earth's surface.
What is magma?
tiny pieces of rock, sand, shells, etc. is called what
What is sediment?
Metamorphic rocks are formed due to _______ and _______.
Heat and Pressure
When sediments go under compacting and cementing processes they become which type of rock.
Sedimentary rocks.
Weather and Erosion
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When did you observe sedimentary rock?
Experiments include starburst, chocolate and cheese grater, stomping the crayons.
This is molten rock found above the earth's surface.
What is lava?
Examples of Sediments
Broken down pieces of rock,
Sand
Soil
True of False- Metamorphic rocks can change in size and shape.
True- due to intense heat and pressure
Undergoing weathering and erosion, will show which type of rock?
Sedimentary
Define Earthquakes
Shaking and shifting of tectonic plates
When did you observe igneous rock?
When the crayon cooled, when the melted chocolate cooled on the pretzel, when the rock you created was placed in a cool temperature.
Igneous rocks are categorized as _________ or _________, depending on where the molten rock cooled.
What are extrusive and intrusive.
A sedimentary rock can change during the process. True or False.
True- the cycle is continuous
Minerals can be added or substracted due to transformation. True or False
True
The rock cycle is discontinuous. True or false.
False
Give an example of a mineral
Crystals
When did you observe metamorphic rock?
When the blow drier/ microwave was used to apply heat, and we used our hands and/or books in order to apply pressure.
Intrusive rocks can be found
A. On the Earth's surface
B. Underneath the earth's surface
A. On the Earth's surface
This type of sedimentary rocks form when dead plants from millions of years ago mineralizes. We use it to heat homes or fire up the grill!
What is coal or organic sedimentary rock?
Which term can you remember to help you better understand "meta", which is a strategy used in coping skills?
Metacognition
_________ and ____________ turn sedimentary rocks into metamorphic rocks.
Heat and pressure
Give three properties to describe the rock given to you.
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The study of rocks, their history and the processes that form and change them.
a. biology
b. geology
c. chemistry
B. Geology
True or False: Igneous rocks are formed when sediments break apart. If false, please correct the statement.
True or False?
Can sedimentary rocks change in it's form? Yes or No, how do you know?
Answers may vary.
Examples can include- smaller sizer, different shape
Which experiment represented a Metamorphic Rock?
A. Using the blow drier, and applying pressure
B. Melting the chocolate and allowing it to cool
C. Breaking the pieces into smaller particles
A. Using the blow drier, and applying pressure
True or false: Any type of rock can become any other type of rock.
True
If a rock can hold water it is known to have this characteristic:
a. Porosity
b. density
c. Hardness
A. Porosity
Tell me three things you have learned.
Answers may vary.
Some examples include- examples of each type of rock, the name of the scientist that studies the rock cycle, etc.