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Worksheet Identifying Rocks Landscape

This worksheet guides students in identifying different types of rocks (igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic) and their characteristics through observation and group discussion. It includes a rock identification table, classification practice, short answer questions, and a reflection section. The objective is to enhance students' understanding of rocks and their formation processes.

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Worksheet Identifying Rocks Landscape

This worksheet guides students in identifying different types of rocks (igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic) and their characteristics through observation and group discussion. It includes a rock identification table, classification practice, short answer questions, and a reflection section. The objective is to enhance students' understanding of rocks and their formation processes.

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Worksheet: Identifying Rocks and Their Characteristics

Name: __________________________ Class: __________________Date: __________________

Objective: Students will identify different types of rocks and describe their key characteristics.

Instructions:
1. Work in groups of 3–4 students.
2. Observe the rock samples (or images provided by your teacher).
3. Fill in the table below by identifying each rock and describing its characteristics.
4. Discuss your findings and present them to the class.

Part A – Rock Identification Table

Rock Sample No.


Rock Type (Igneous / Sedimentary / Metamorphic)
Rock Name Main Characteristics (color, texture, hardness, composition, layers,
Howcrystals,
It Was Formed
etc.)

Part B – Classification Practice


Match the rock with its correct description. Write the letter in the blank.

Rock Description
1. Granite ___ a. Formed from compressed layers of sand and minerals
2. Limestone ___ b. Formed when magma cools slowly beneath Earth’s surface
3. Marble ___ c. Formed from limestone under heat and pressure
4. Basalt ___ d. Formed when lava cools quickly on the surface

Part C – Short Answer


1. What are the three main types of rocks?
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2. How can you tell the difference between igneous and sedimentary rocks?
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3. What process can change any type of rock into a metamorphic rock?
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4. Why is studying rocks important for understanding Earth’s history?
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Part D – Reflection
■ Think and Discuss: If you found a rock with visible crystals and no layers, what type of rock might it be? Explain your reasoning.
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