Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Different Types of Rocks

Good Evening Class,

Tomorrow during SCIENCE I will be supplying you with a variety of different rocks.  We will investigate, test, and compare the physical properties of rocks and minerals.

Rock:  
A naturally formed solid in the crust, made up of one or more minerals


Igneous Rock:  
A rock formed when melted rock material cools and hardens.

Sedimentary Rock: 
A rock made of bits of matter joined together.


Metamorphic Rock: 
A rock formed under heat and pressure from another kind of rock.



This video will help you understand in greater detail the different characteristics of these types of rocks.


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