Rocks vs. Minerals
What is a material that is made up of more than one mineral?
Rocks
What type of rock is made of smaller pieces of other materials?
Sedimentary
A rock that is made from small pieces of other materials.
Sedimentary rocks
What is a geologist?
A scientist who studies rocks
This material is only made up of one mineral.
Minerals
What type of rock is made from heat and pressure?
Metamorphic
A rock that is made from heat and pressure
Metamorphic
Why are geologists important?
They help us understand the Earth, how it moves and how different things are made.
Rocks and minerals occur ___________ in the world.
Naturally
What type of rocks are made from molten lava?
Igneous
A rock made from molten lava
Igneous
What do you have to do in order to become a geologist?
Go to college for 4 years and get a degree.
Rocks and minerals can be described by what four characteristic?
Size, color, texture and luster.
Sedimentary rocks are made when _____________ moves smaller materials around to different places.
erosion
Erosion
What is one thing a geologist does?
Studies different kinds of rocks, tests rocks, classifies rocks, studies the Earth, etc.
Name one type of rock and one type of mineral
Rocks: sandstone, granite, limestone, etc.
Minerals: gold
Name all three types of rocks
Sedimentary, metamorphic and igneous
A natural process that slowly breaks down rocks
Weathering
What is one tool a geologist might use?
Rock hammer, hand lens, notebooks, etc.