Rocks
These rocks are formed by cooling magma and lava.
Igneous rocks
These rocks are formed when a rock experiences intense heat and pressure.
Metamorphic rocks
What is a type of luster?
Dull, metallic, glassy, pearly, vitreous
What is the nutrient rich part of soil called?
humus
These rocks are formed when sediments build up over time.
Sedimentary rocks
How can a sedimentary or an igneous rock turn into a metamorphic rock?
Through intense heat an pressure.
What is the most likely place to find an igneous rock?
By a volcano
What is the most likely to find a sedimentary rock?
By a river
How many different things are in a mineral?
One
What does clay do in soil?
Traps water for the roots.
Where is the most likely place to find a metamorphic rock?
By a mountain
Can we survive without rocks and minerals?
No.
Which type of rock has fossils?
Sedimentary rocks
Name something you use everyday that contains rocks and minerals.
Car, road, pencil etc...
What is the hardness mineral?
A diamond
What does sand and gravel do in soil?
Drain the water so the roots don't rot.
Which rock has many different layers?
Sedimentary rock
What is the difference between magma and lava?
Magma is inside the earth and lava is outside the earth.
Rocks are made up of different
minerals
What is erosion?
When things like water and wind break down rocks into little pieces.
What is a mineral that we eat?
Salt
What are the four things found in soil?
Water, organic matter, minerals, air
What are some things that can break down rocks?
Water and wind
What is the difference between an intrusive igneous and extrusive igneous rock?
Intrusive cools inside the earth? Extrusive cools outside the earth.
Limestone turns into
Marble
How can an igneous or a metamorphic rock turn into a sedimentary rock?
When they break apart into sediments.
What is the test for hardness called?
The Mohs hardness test.
What are the five layers of soil?
Humus, clay, silt, sand, gravel
How can a sedimentary rock or a metamorphic rock turn into an igneous rock?
When they get melted down into magma/lava and then cool.
What rock floats?
Pumice