Same or Different?
Georgina is a rock collector. She is looking at some information about two of the rocks she has collected on her travels. The information is as follows:
• Rock A formed from small pieces of rock.
• Rock B formed from liquid rock in a different place.
• Rocks A and B formed at about the same time.
Are Rocks A and B the same or different types of rock? The rocks are:
a.) the same type because they are both formed from rock material.
b.) the same type because they formed at the same time.
c.) different types because they formed in different ways.
d.) different types because they formed in different places.
c.) different types because they formed in different ways.
Mrs. Hodges passes by a building every day on her way to school. She notices that the rock used to build the walls of the building is a different type than the rock used to build the steps. How could energy have played a role in the different rock types forming?
a.) Energy from different sources leads to different types of rock. Energy inside Earth melts rock into liquid rock, but energy from the sun causes rock to weather into small pieces of rock.
b.) Energy caused one rock type to form, but not the other. Rock that forms because of energy is a different type of rock than rock that forms without energy.
c.) Energy changes rock in different ways, depending on the starting rock type. Energy changes igneous rock into liquid rock and changes sedimentary rock into small pieces of rock.
d.) Energy changes rock on different continents in different ways. Each continent on Earth has different rock that might form liquid rock or small rock pieces when exposed to energy
a.) Energy from different sources leads to different types of rock. Energy inside Earth melts rock into liquid rock, but energy from the sun causes rock to weather into small pieces of rock.
Que describes a rock sample she is studying in class. The rock sample is igneous rock, but she wonders if the material that it formed from was part of a sedimentary rock formation millions of years ago. Could this be correct? Could the material for igneous rock come from sedimentary rock?
a.) Yes, if sedimentary rock is exposed to energy from the sun at Earth’s surface for a long enough time, it can melt into liquid rock and form igneous rock.
b.) Yes, if sedimentary rock is moved below Earth’s outer layer and exposed to energy from Earth’s interior, it can melt into liquid rock and form igneous rock.
c.) No, igneous rock can only form from other igneous rock. Sedimentary rock cannot change into igneous rock.
d.) No, igneous rock forms under Earth’s outer layer due to energy from Earth’s interior, but sedimentary rock only forms at Earth’s surface.
b.) Yes, if sedimentary rock is moved below Earth’s outer layer and exposed to energy from Earth’s interior, it can melt into liquid rock and form igneous rock.
On the island of Hawaii, Tori notices that the sand on the beach is black, the same color as the rock formations on the island. Tori realizes the sand used to be part of the rock formations. How did material from the rock formations turn into sand?
a.) Rays from the sun shone down on the rock, and it broke into pieces.
b.) If anything were left out for a long time, it would break into small pieces.
c.) The sand was formed by earthquakes, tsunamis, and other natural disasters. These disasters were strong enough to break rock into small pieces.
d.) Wind and rain interacted with the rock, breaking it into small pieces.
d.) Wind and rain interacted with the rock, breaking it into small pieces.
Dr. Skye and his colleague Dr. Sophia are studying two different rock samples of different types of rock. How could energy have played a role in the different rock types forming?
a.) Energy changes rock on different continents in different ways. Each continent on Earth has different rock that might form liquid rock or small rock pieces when exposed to energy.
b.) Energy caused one rock type to form, but not the other. Rock that forms because of energy is a different type of rock than rock that forms without energy.
c.) Energy changes rock in different ways, depending on the starting rock type. Energy changes igneous rock into liquid rock and changes sedimentary rock into small pieces of rock.
d.) Energy from different sources leads to different types of rock. Energy inside Earth melts rock into liquid rock, but energy from the sun causes rock to weather into small pieces of rock.
d.) Energy from different sources leads to different types of rock. Energy inside Earth melts rock into liquid rock, but energy from the sun causes rock to weather into small pieces of rock.
Geologists in Egypt and Ethiopia are comparing rock samples from rocks found in the two countries. They are sharing information about the rocks to figure out whether they are the same or different types of rock. The information is as follows:
• Rock A formed from small pieces of rock.
• Rock B formed from liquid rock in a different place.
• Rocks A and B formed at about the same time.
Are Rocks A and B the same or different types of rock? The rocks are:
a.) different types because they formed in different ways.
b.) different types because they formed in different places.
c.) the same type because they both formed from rock material.
d.) the same type because they formed at the same time.
a.) different types because they formed in different ways.
Michael Jackson is making museum exhibits about two different rock types. How could energy have played a role in the different rock types forming?
a.) Energy causes different types of rock to change in different ways. Energy changes igneous rock into liquid rock and changes sedimentary rock into small pieces of rock.
b.) Energy caused one rock type to form, but not the other. Rock that forms because of energy is a different type of rock than rock that forms without energy.
c.) Energy from different sources leads to different types of rock. Energy inside Earth melts rock into liquid rock, but energy from the sun causes rock to weather into small pieces.
d.) Energy changes rock on different continents in different ways. Each continent on Earth has different rock that might form liquid or small rock pieces when exposed to energy.
c.) Energy from different sources leads to different types of rock. Energy inside Earth melts rock into liquid rock, but energy from the sun causes rock to weather into small pieces.
Every day on his ride to school, Dillon sees some sedimentary rock. He starts to wonder: Could material from this sedimentary rock ever form igneous rock?
a.) No, igneous rock can only form out of other igneous rock. Sedimentary rock cannot change into igneous rock.
b.) No, igneous rock forms under Earth’s outer layer due to energy from Earth’s interior, but sedimentary rock is only at Earth’s surface.
c.) Yes, if sedimentary rock is exposed to energy from the sun at Earth’s surface for a long enough time, it can melt into liquid rock and form igneous rock.
d.) Yes, if sedimentary rock is moved below Earth’s outer layer and exposed to energy from Earth’s interior, it can melt into liquid rock and form igneous rock.
d.) Yes, if sedimentary rock is moved below Earth’s outer layer and exposed to energy from Earth’s interior, it can melt into liquid rock and form igneous rock.
On vacation at a lake, Beau's mom sees an interesting-looking rock formation. Beau just learned about rocks in geology class and tells her mom that the formation is made of gneiss, a type of metamorphic rock. How did this metamorphic rock form?
a.) Rocks don’t form; they stay as they are.
b.) It melted and cooled.
c.) It broke into sediment and then compacted.
d.) It was heated and put under pressure.
d.) It was heated and put under pressure.
Sylar is a rock collector. He thinks that the material from his favorite sedimentary rock in his collection might have been part of an igneous rock formation under Earth’s outer layer millions of years ago. Could Sylar be correct?
a.) Yes, energy from Earth’s interior can cause igneous rock to break into small rock pieces that form sedimentary rock.
b.) Yes, if igneous rock is moved to Earth’s surface and exposed to energy from the sun, it could weather into small rock pieces that could form sedimentary rock.
c.) No, sedimentary rock can only form out of material from other sedimentary rock. There is no way that sedimentary rock can form from material in igneous rock.
d.) No, sedimentary rock forms at Earth’s surface because energy from the sun causes rock to weather, but igneous rock under Earth’s outer layer is not exposed to energy from the sun.
b.) Yes, if igneous rock is moved to Earth’s surface and exposed to energy from the sun, it could weather into small rock pieces that could form sedimentary rock.
Bruce and his family go on a trip and they drive over a mountain range. Bruce wonders how the rock they see as they drive over the mountain range might be different when they drive back home next week. What would you tell Bruce about how the rock will change?
a.) The rock will probably change a lot. Rock is always changing and transforming.
b.) The rock is not likely to change very much. Most rock transformation processes happen very slowly.
c.) The rock will not change at all. Rock just stays as it is.
d.) The rock might change if it is the right season.
b.) The rock is not likely to change very much. Most rock transformation processes happen very slowly.
A mining company was comparing rock samples from two different mines. Their observations showed that the rock samples were two different types of rock. How could energy have played a role in the different rock types forming?
a.) Energy from different sources leads to different types of rock. Energy inside Earth melts rock into liquid rock, but energy from the sun causes rock to weather into small pieces of rock.
b.) Energy causes different types of rock to change in different ways. Energy changes igneous rock into liquid rock and changes sedimentary rock into small pieces of rock.
c.) Energy changes rock on different continents in different ways. Each continent on Earth has different rock that might form liquid rock or small rock pieces when exposed to energy.
d.) Energy caused one rock type to form, but not the other. Rock that forms because of energy is a different type of rock than rock that forms without energy.
a.) Energy from different sources leads to different types of rock. Energy inside Earth melts rock into liquid rock, but energy from the sun causes rock to weather into small pieces of rock.
Leon is making a model for geology class, showing how rocks form. He is wondering if his model should show how an igneous rock formation underneath Earth’s outer layer could turn into a sedimentary rock formation. Is this possible?
a.) Yes, if igneous rock is moved to Earth’s surface and exposed to energy from the sun, it could weather into small rock pieces that could form sedimentary rock.
b.) Yes, energy from Earth’s interior can cause igneous rock to break into small rock pieces that form sedimentary rock.
c.) No, sedimentary rock forms at Earth’s surface because energy from the sun causes rock to weather, but igneous rock under Earth’s outer layer is not exposed to energy from the sun.
d.) No, sedimentary rock can only form out of material from other sedimentary rock. There is no way that sedimentary rock can form from material in igneous rock.
a.) Yes, if igneous rock is moved to Earth’s surface and exposed to energy from the sun, it could weather into small rock pieces that could form sedimentary rock.
Geologists have evidence of an igneous rock formation under Earth’s outer layer. Is it possible that material from this rock formation could ever form sedimentary rock on Earth’s surface?
a.)No, sedimentary rock can only form out of material from other sedimentary rock. There is no way that sedimentary rock can form from material in igneous rock.
b.) No, sedimentary rock forms at Earth’s surface because energy from the sun causes rock to weather, but igneous rock under Earth’s outer layer is not exposed to energy from the sun.
c.) Yes, energy from Earth’s interior can cause igneous rock to break into small rock pieces that can form sedimentary rock.
d.) Yes, if igneous rock is moved to Earth’s surface and exposed to energy from the sun, it could weather into small rock pieces that could form sedimentary rock.
d.) Yes, if igneous rock is moved to Earth’s surface and exposed to energy from the sun, it could weather into small rock pieces that could form sedimentary rock.
Ky'Ara is comparing rocks from two different locations. She has the following information about the rocks:
Rocks A and B formed at about the same time.
Are Rocks A and B the same or different types of rock?
The rocks are:
a.) different types because they formed in different places.
b.) different types because they formed in different ways.
c.) the same type because they both formed from rock material.
d.) the same type because they formed at the same time.
b.) different types because they formed in different ways. Different types because they formed in different ways.
Dr. Rashad is a geologist who studies rock formations from the Cretaceous period of Earth’s history. His most recent study compares rocks from rock formations in two different locations. The information from the study is as follows:
• Rock A formed from small pieces of rock.
• Rock B formed from liquid rock in a different place.
• Rocks A and B formed at about the same time in the Cretaceous period.
Dr. Rashad wants to write a report to other geologists. Are Rocks A and B the same or different types of rock? The rocks are:
a.) different types because they formed in different places.
b.) different types because they formed in different ways.
c.) the same type because they formed at the same time.
d.) the same type because they both formed from rock material.
b.) different types because they formed in different ways.
On a hike up a mountain, Isabella sees small pieces of rock along the trail. The small pieces look just like the rock that the mountain is made from. How did these small pieces of rock break off from the mountain?
a.) Wind and rain interacted with the rock, breaking it into small pieces.
b.) The small pieces of rock were formed by earthquakes, tsunamis, and other natural disasters. These disasters were strong enough to break the rock into small pieces.
c.) Rays from the sun shone down on the rock, and it broke into pieces.
d.) If anything were left out for a long time, it would break into small pieces.
a.) Wind and rain interacted with the rock, breaking it into small pieces.
Michelangelo's David is a statue that was carved in the early 1500s. The statue is made from marble, which is a type of metamorphic rock. How did the metamorphic rock used in the David form?
a.) It melted and cooled.
b.) It broke into sediment and then compacted.
c.) It was heated and put under pressure.
d.) Rock doesn’t form; it stays as it is.
c.) It was heated and put under pressure.
Daron visits the same park every week. The park has lots of different rock formations. How does the rock at the park change from week to week?
a.) The rock might change if it is the right season.
b.) The rock is not likely to change very much. Most rock transformation processes happen very slowly.
c.) The rock will not change at all. Rock just stays as it is.
d.) The rock will probably change a lot. Rock is always changing and transforming.
b.) The rock is not likely to change very much. Most rock transformation processes happen very slowly.
On a geology field trip, Inari's class studies a sedimentary rock formation. Is it possible that material from this sedimentary rock could ever form igneous rock?
a.) Yes, if sedimentary rock is moved below Earth’s outer layer and exposed to energy from Earth’s interior, it can melt into liquid rock and form igneous rock.
b.) Yes, if sedimentary rock is exposed to energy from the sun at Earth’s surface for a long enough time, it can melt into liquid rock and form igneous rock. Yes, if sedimentary rock is exposed to energy from the sun at Earth’s surface for a long enough time, it can melt into liquid rock and form igneous rock.
c.) No, igneous rock forms under Earth’s outer layer due to energy from Earth’s interior, but sedimentary rock is only at Earth’s surface. No, igneous rock forms under Earth’s outer layer due to energy from Earth’s interior, but sedimentary rock is only at Earth’s surface.
d.) No, igneous rock can only form out of other igneous rocks. Sedimentary rock cannot change into igneous rock.
a.) Yes, if sedimentary rock is moved below Earth’s outer layer and exposed to energy from Earth’s interior, it can melt into liquid rock and form igneous rock.
Dr. Tristen is a geologist from Peru, and Dr. Genesis is a geologist from Brazil. They are comparing rocks from their areas for their research and have some information about them. The information is as follows:
• Rock A formed from small pieces of rock.
• Rock B formed from liquid rock in a different place.
• Rocks A and B formed at about the same time.
As they work on their study they need to answer the question: Are Rocks A and B the same or different types of rock? The rocks are:
a.) the same type because they both formed from rock material.
b.) the same type because they formed at the same time.
c.) different types because they formed in different places.
d.) different types because they formed in different ways.
d.) different types because they formed in different ways.
Gia travels a lot and collects rocks wherever she goes. She was examining two rocks from her collection, and she noticed that they are different types of rock. How could energy have played a role in the different rock types forming?
a.) Energy changes rock on different continents in different ways. Each continent on Earth has different rock that might form liquid rock or small rock pieces when exposed to energy.
b.) Energy caused one rock type to form, but not the other. Rock that forms because of energy is a different type of rock than rock that forms without energy.
c.) Energy from different sources leads to different types of rock. Energy inside Earth melts rock into liquid rock, but energy from the sun causes rock to weather into small pieces of rock.
d.) Energy causes different types of rock to change in different ways. Energy changes igneous rock into liquid rock and changes sedimentary rock into small pieces of rock.
c.) Energy from different sources leads to different types of rock. Energy inside Earth melts rock into liquid rock, but energy from the sun causes rock to weather into small pieces of rock.
Stonemasons work with rock, cutting it into shapes to use for building. One stonemason was unloading a new delivery of rocks and noticed that the delivery contained two different types of rock.
How could energy have played a role in the different rock types forming?
a.) Energy from different sources leads to different types of rock. Energy inside Earth melts rock into liquid rock, but energy from the sun causes rock to weather into small pieces of rock.
b.) Energy changes rock in different ways, depending on the starting rock type. Energy changes igneous rock into liquid rock and changes sedimentary rock into small pieces of rock.
c.) Energy caused one rock type to form, but not the other. Rock that forms because of energy is a different type of rock than rock that forms without energy.
d.) Energy changes rock on different continents in different ways. Each continent on Earth has different rock that might form liquid rock or small rock pieces when exposed to energy.
a.) Energy from different sources leads to different types of rock. Energy inside Earth melts rock into liquid rock, but energy from the sun causes rock to weather into small pieces of rock.
Mia takes a class field trip to a geology museum. She sees an interesting sample of igneous rock. She wonders if the material in this rock sample could have come from a sedimentary rock formation at Earth’s surface millions of years ago. Is this possible? Can sedimentary rock change into igneous rock?
a.) Yes, if sedimentary rock is exposed to energy from the sun at Earth’s surface for a long enough time, it can melt into liquid rock and form igneous rock.
b.) Yes, if sedimentary rock is moved below Earth’s outer layer and exposed to energy from Earth’s interior, it can melt into liquid rock and form igneous rock.
c.) No, igneous rock forms under Earth’s outer layer due to energy from Earth’s interior, but sedimentary rock is only at Earth’s surface.
d.) No, igneous rock can only form out of other igneous rock. Sedimentary rock cannot change into igneous rock.
b.) Yes, if sedimentary rock is moved below Earth’s outer layer and exposed to energy from Earth’s interior, it can melt into liquid rock and form igneous rock.
A mining company uses technology to study rock deep in Earth. They find evidence of an igneous rock formation underneath Earth’s outer layer. Is it possible that material from this rock formation could ever form sedimentary rock on Earth’s surface?
a.) No, sedimentary rock can only form out of material from other sedimentary rock. There is no way that sedimentary rock can form from material in igneous rock.
b.) No, sedimentary rock forms at Earth’s surface because energy from the sun causes rock to weather, but igneous rock under Earth’s outer layer is not exposed to energy from the sun.
c.) Yes, energy from Earth’s interior can cause igneous rock to break into small rock pieces that can form sedimentary rock.
d.) Yes, if igneous rock is moved to Earth’s surface and exposed to energy from the sun, it could weather into small rock pieces that could form sedimentary rock.
d.) Yes, if igneous rock is moved to Earth’s surface and exposed to energy from the sun, it could weather into small rock pieces that could form sedimentary rock.