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This educational resource explores the characteristics and formation of igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks. It covers the differentiation of igneous rocks based on their crystallization process and textures, the effects of weathering on rock formation, and the processes of lithification that create sedimentary rocks. Key concepts include the identification of rocks like granite and basalt, the definition of metamorphic rocks, and the significance of mineral alignment in response to heat and pressure. Ideal for students learning about geology and rock classifications.
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Bellwork Answer Bank interlocking below igneous Underground color Size Surface cooled • Rocks formed directly from volcanic (magma) that has cooled are _______rocks • Igneous rocks are classified by their crystal ___ and____ • Intrusive igneous rocks form ___ the surface and extrusive igneous rock form above the ____ • A rock such as granite with large crystals ____ slowly_____. • One way to identify an igneous rock like granite is to look for ______ crystals
Bellwork Answer Bank quickly Underground weathering cooling Sedimentary Crystal Cooled surface • Igneous rocks form from the ____ and hardening of magma • Rocks broken up from wind, rain, and exposure refers to____ • _____rock is created through the deposition, stratification, and lithification (layering) of weathered rock fragments and sand • A rock such as granite with large crystals ____ slowly_____ • A rock such as basalt with small crystal cooled ____ at the______
Bellwork Answer Bank Interlocking Igneous Layers Weathering sedimentary • Rocks formed directly from cooling magma are classified as_____________rocks. • Rocks broken up from wind, rain, and exposure refers to____ • _____rock is created through the deposition, stratification, and lithification (layering) of weathered rock fragments and sand • One way to identify a sedimentary rock is to look for stratification or ______. • One way to identify igneous rocks is look for ________crystals
Bellwork • A rock is a_______ of minerals. • A dark rock made of volcanic glass that cooled very quickly is called_______ • _____is the flattening and parallel alignment of minerals grains in response to heat and pressure • What is the name of an extrusive igneous rock that is dark in color? 5. Conglomerate is a rock made up of____________. 6. Marble is a ___________ rock. 7. The metamorphic rock formed from siltstone is called__________. Answer Bank Slate Obsidian Pebbles mixture foliation Metamorphic basalt
Bellwork • Rocks formed directly from volcanic (magma) that has cooled are _______rocks. • Rocks broken up from wind, rain, and exposure refers to____ • _____rock is created through the deposition, stratification, and lithification (layering) of weathered rock fragments and sand • Rocks that have been subjected to high temperature and pressure are called________ rocks Answer Bank Interlocking Igneous metamorphic Weathering sedimentary
