Types of Rocks
(Basic M inerals)
Sec I
Last Update April 19, 2007

    The student will copy the diagram shown below by hand using coloured pencils.
    Students will apply a Header or Title and label the diagram completely. Name and date must be on the diagram also. Name on top right and date on top left.
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The student must then rewrite the following completion questions by first writing out the question and then filling in the blanks directly afterwards. This part can be done on computer using cut & paste. The answers to the blanks if blanks are present,  must be handwritten in.

1. List the three main classifications of rocks found on this planet and provide some characteristics of each.
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2. Where do Igneous rocks come from?
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3. List the most common igneous rocks.
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4. List the 3 main types of Sedimentary rock?
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5. List 5 common sedimentary rocks and how they are used.
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6. How are Metamorphic rocks formed?
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7. List 5 common metamorphic rocks and how they are used.
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