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Famous “Rocks”
Geography-ish

100

This type of rock forms when magma (or lava) cools.

What is Igneous rock?

100
Hot melted rock inside the earth (volcano) is called what?
magma
100

This gemstone, known for its vibrant red color, is often called the "King of Gems”

The Ruby 

100

The famous wrestler and actor. 

Dwayne “The Rock“ Johnson 

100

This is the US state that homes the “Devil’s Tower” monument. 

Wyoming 

200
What is it called when rocks change from one type to another over many, many years?
Rock cycle
200
This is magma that comes out of the ground when a volcano explodes.
lava
200

This is the hardest birthstone.

The diamond

200

These mysterious, large stone-head monuments are found on what island? 

Easter Island 

200

Although all types of rocks are found there, this is what type the Grand Canyon is famous for. 

The erosion reveals sedimentary rock! 

300
This type of rock forms when layers of broken up rock (sediments) settle and harden.
sedimentary rock
300
We read about a volcano that exploded thousands of years ago. Where was this volcano located?
Pompeii, Italy
300

This gem is thought to bring luck to sailors! 

The Aquamarine 

300

People travel far and wide to see this prehistoric structure in Wiltshire, England. 

Stonehenge 

300

The Ring of Fire contains about 75% of the world’s active volcanoes. This is the region (oceanic or terrestrial) where it is found. 

The "Ring of Fire" is a horseshoe-shaped region that rims the Pacific Ocean; stretches from South America, through Japan, and into New Zealand 


400
Heavy pressure and extreme heat change igneous and sedimentary rocks into this type of rock.
Metamorphic rock
400

This is the name of the non-active supervolcano in Yellowstone National Park.

Yellowstone Caldera 

400

This stone displays rainbow-like colors and represents love and hope.

The opal

400

The historical disembarkation site of the Mayflower Pilgrims in Massachusetts. 

Plymouth Rock 

400

This is the type of rock(s) used to form the Great Pyramid of Giza 

Limestone and Granite

500
Little pieces of rocks and soil that are carried away by the rivers are called what?
sediments
500
Name one state in the USA where volcanoes are found.
Hawaii, Alaska, California, Washington, Oregon
500

This gem is not found in streams, it can only be mined from within another rock. 

The emerald 

500

This person is famously named the "King of Rock 'n' Roll.”

Elvis Presley 

500

The (countries) where Mount Everest is located.

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Mount Everest, the world's highest peak, is located on the border between Nepal and the Tibet Autonomous Region of China, within the Himalayan mountain range